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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Alfred Edward Chalon is in Painters.
On 15th February 1780 Alfred Edward Chalon was born at Geneva.
In 1812 Alfred Edward Chalon (age 31) was elected Associate of the Royal Academy.
In 1816 Alfred Edward Chalon (age 35) was elected Fellow of the Royal Academy.
Before 3rd October 1860. Alfred Edward Chalon (age 80). Portrait of Elizabeth Brodie Duchess Gordon (age 66).
Elizabeth Brodie Duchess Gordon: On 20th June 1794 she was born to Alexander Brodie. On 11th December 1813 George Gordon 5th Duke Gordon and she were married. She brought £100,000 to the marriage and inherited more then £100,000 when her father died. The difference in their ages was 24 years. He the son of Alexander Gordon 4th Duke Gordon. On 17th June 1827 Alexander Gordon 4th Duke Gordon died. His son George succeeded 5th Duke Gordon, 8th Marquess Huntly, 13th Earl Huntley, 13th Baron Mordaunt. She by marriage Duchess Gordon. On 31st January 1864 she died.
Before 3rd October 1860. Alfred Edward Chalon (age 80). Portrait of George Gordon 5th Duke Gordon.
On 3rd October 1860 Alfred Edward Chalon (age 80) died at Campden Hill.