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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County Armagh is in Province of Ulster.
In 1760 Francis Johnston was born to William Johnston at Armagh. He married before 1823 Anne Barnes.
Before 1672 John Vesey (age 33) was appointed Archdeacon of Armagh and Dean of Cork.
In 1806 Francis Johnston (age 46) designed Armagh Court House built between 1806 and 1809.
In 1789 Francis Johnston (age 29) was commissioned by Archbishop Richard Robinson 1st Baron Rokeby (age 81), and Archbishop of Armagh to design the Armagh Observatory.
Time Team Series 3 Episode 5: Palace of the Irish Kings was filmed between 7th April 1995 and 9th April 1995. It was originally shown on 4th February 1996.
Location: Navan Fort, Armagh [Map].
On 2nd October 1841 Capel Molyneux 7th Baronet was born to George Molyneux 6th Baronet (age 27) and Emma Green Lady Molyneux (age 26) at Castle Dillon House, Armagh [Map]. He married 13th January 1863 Mary Emily Fitzgerald Lady Molyneux.
On 1st August 1776 Archibald Acheson 2nd Earl Gosford was born to Arthur Acheson 1st Earl Gosford (age 31) and Millicent Pole Countess Gosford (age 26) at Market Hill He married before 20th August 1806 Mary Sparrow Countess Gosford and had issue.
In 1778 Olivia Acheson was born to Arthur Acheson 1st Earl Gosford (age 33) and Millicent Pole Countess Gosford (age 28) at Market Hill. She married 14th March 1797 Brigadier-General Robert Bernard Sparrow and had issue.
On 18th January 1796 Reverend Richard Buckby (age 73) died. He was buried at Seagoe Churchyard where his incription reads ... Sacred to the memory of the Rev Richard Buckby who Departed this life January 18th 1796 aged 72 years late Vicar of the parish of Segoe 33 years a sincere friend To the family drops a tear of sorrow for the departure Of the above worthy and honourable character.
Slieve Gullion Passage Tomb is also in Prehistoric Ireland.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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Between 3500BC and 2900BC. Slieve Gullion Passage Tomb [Map] is a restored Neolithic Passage Tomb on top of Slieve Gullion mountain; said to be the highest Passage Tomb in Ireland. The entrance is aligned with the setting sun on the winter solstice. Radiocarbon dating suggests it was built c.3500–2900
On 18th August 1892 George Victor Drogo Montagu 8th Duke Manchester (age 39) died at Tandragee Castle. His son William (age 15) succeeded 9th Duke Manchester, 12th Earl Manchester, 12th Viscount Mandeville, 12th Baron Montagu of Kimbolton.
On 2nd October 1902 Alexander Montagu 10th Duke of Manchester was born to William Montagu 9th Duke Manchester (age 25) and Helena Zimmerman (age 24) at Tandragee Castle. He married (1) 5th May 1927 Nell Vere Stead Duchess Manchester and had issue (2) 7th February 1969 Elizabeth Fullerton.