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 Namur is in Counts of France.
Before 981 Albert Namur I Count Namur succeeded I Count Namur.
Around 1011 Albert Namur I Count Namur died. His son Robert succeeded II Count Namur.
In 1016 Robert Namur II Count Namur died. His brother Albert succeeded II Count Namur.
In 1067 Albert Namur II Count Namur died. His son Albert [aged 40] succeeded III Count Namur. Ida Billung Countess Namur by marriage Countess Namur.
In 1087 Godfrey Namur I Count Namur [aged 19] and Sibylle Chateau Porcéan Countess Namur were married. She by marriage Countess Namur. She the daughter of Roger Chateau Porcéan Count Château Porcéan. He the son of Albert Namur III Count Namur [aged 60] and Ida Billung Countess Namur.
On 29th July 1102 Albert Namur III Count Namur [aged 75] died. His son Godfrey [aged 34] succeeded I Count Namur.
In 1109 Godfrey Namur I Count Namur [aged 41] and Ermesinde Luxemburg Countess Namur [aged 29] were married. She by marriage Countess Namur. She the daughter of Conrad Luxemburg Count Luxemburg and Clementia Aquitaine Countess Luxemburg [aged 61]. He the son of Albert Namur III Count Namur and Ida Billung Countess Namur.
In 1139 Godfrey Namur I Count Namur [aged 71] died. His son Henry [aged 27] succeeded I Count Namur.
In 1152 Henry "Blind" Namur IV Count Luxemburg I Count Namur [aged 40] and Lauretta Metz Countess Namur and Luxemburg were married. She by marriage Countess Namur, Countess Luxemburg. She the daughter of Thierry Count Flanders [aged 53] and Swanhilde Countess Flanders. He the son of Godfrey Namur I Count Namur and Ermesinde Luxemburg Countess Namur [aged 72]. They were second cousin once removed.
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 1240 Henry "Great" Luxemburg V Count Luxemburg III Count Namur [aged 24] and Margaret of Bar Countess Luxemburg and Namur [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Countess Luxemburg, Countess Namur. She the daughter of Henry of Bar II Count of Bar and Philippa Capet Countess of Bar [aged 48]. He the son of Waleran Luxemburg III Duke Limburg and Erminsende Namur Countess of Bar [aged 53]. They were second cousin twice removed. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.
On 12th February 1247 Erminsende Namur Countess of Bar [aged 60] died. Her son Henry [aged 31] succeeded V Count Luxemburg, III Count Namur.
In 1312 Henry Luxemburg VII Holy Roman Emperor [aged 37] was created VII Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg. Margaret Brabant Countess Luxemburg and Namur by marriage Countess Luxemburg, Countess Namur.
On 2nd April 1335 John Dampierre II Marquis Namur [aged 24] died unmarried. His brother Guy [aged 23] succeeded II Count Namur.
In September 1337 Philip Dampierre III Marquis Namur [aged 18] was murdered by the people of Famagusta after he and his companions caused trouble of some kind. He was buried in the Franciscan church in Famagusta. His brother William [aged 13] succeeded Marquis Namur, Count Namur.
Albert Namur I Count Namur and Ermengarde Carolingian Countess Namur were married. She by marriage Countess Namur. She the daughter of Charles Carolingian Duke Lower Lorraine and Adelaide Troyes Duchess Lower Lorraine. He the son of Robert Namur I Count Lomme.
Henry "Blind" Namur IV Count Luxemburg I Count Namur and Agnes Guelders Countess Namur and Luxemburg were married. She by marriage Countess Namur, Countess Luxemburg. She the daughter of Henry I Count Guelders and Agnes Arnstein Countess Guelders. He the son of Godfrey Namur I Count Namur and Ermesinde Luxemburg Countess Namur.
Albert Namur II Count Namur and Regilinda Ardennes Countess Namur were married. She by marriage Countess Namur. She the daughter of Gothelo Ardennes Duke Lower Lorraine Duke Upper Lorraine. He the son of Albert Namur I Count Namur and Ermengarde Carolingian Countess Namur. They were fourth cousin once removed.