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The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Count Maine is in Counts of France.
In 832 Rorgon Count Rennes I Count Maine was created I Count Maine.
On 16th June 840 Rorgon Count Rennes I Count Maine died. His brother Gauzbert succeeded I Count Maine.
In 853 Rorgon Rorgonide II Count Maine (age 53) succeeded II Count Maine.
Around 865 Rorgon Rorgonide II Count Maine (age 65) died. His brother Gauzfrid succeeded Count Maine.
Before 900 Roger Maine I Count Maine and Rotrude Carolingian Abbess Saint Radegunde (age 47) were married. She by marriage Countess Maine. She the daughter of Charles "Bald" I King West Francia and Ermentrude Orléans Queen Consort West Francia.
In 900 Hugh Maine I Count Maine succeeded I Count Maine.
Before 920 Hugh Maine I Count Maine (age 19) and Rorgonide Countess Maine were married. She by marriage Countess Maine. He the son of Roger Maine I Count Maine and Rotrude Carolingian Abbess Saint Radegunde.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 933 Hugh Maine II Count Maine (age 13) succeeded II Count Maine.
Around 991 Hugh Maine III Count Maine (age 31) succeeded III Count Maine.
In 1015 Herbert "Wakedog" Maine I (age 31) succeeded I Count Maine.
On 13th April 1035 Herbert "Wakedog" Maine I Count Maine (age 51) died. His son Hugh (age 15) succeeded IV Count Maine.
Around 1046 Hugh Maine IV Count Maine (age 26) and Bertha Blois Duchess Brittany (age 41) were married. She by marriage Countess Maine. She the daughter of Odo Blois II Count Blois and Ermengarde Auvergne Countess Blois. He the son of Herbert "Wakedog" Maine I Count Maine. They were third cousin twice removed.
On 25th March 1051 Hugh Maine IV Count Maine (age 31) died. His son Herbert succeeded II Count Maine.
In 1063 Robert Curthose III Duke Normandy (age 12) was created Count Maine.
In 1092 Elias I Count Maine succeeded I Count Maine.
Before 1109 Elias I Count Maine and Matilda Chateau Du Loir Countess Maine (age 53) were married. She by marriage Countess Maine.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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Roger Maine I Count Maine succeeded I Count Maine.
Charles Valois Anjou Count Maine and Isabelle Luxemburg Countess Maine were married. She by marriage Countess Maine. She the daughter of Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol and Margherita Baux. He the son of King Louis of Naples and Yolande Barcelona Queen Consort Naples. They were fifth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
Charles Valois Anjou Count Maine was created Count Maine.
Hugh Maine III Count Maine and Unamed Penthièvre Countess Maine were married. She by marriage Countess Maine. She the daughter of Conan "Crooked" Penthièvre III Duke Brittany and Ermengarde Gerberga Ingelger Duchess Brittany. He the son of Hugh Maine II Count Maine.