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The History of William Marshal, Earl of Chepstow and Pembroke, Regent of England. Book 1 of 2, Lines 1-10152.

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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Biography of Gerrit van Honthorst 1592-1656

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On 4th November 1592 Gerrit van Honthorst was born.

In 1635 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 42). Portrait of Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine.

1642. Gerrit van Honthorst (age 49). Portrait of Luise Henriette Orange Nassau (age 14).

In 1642 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 49). Portrait of Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 45).

In 1649 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 56). Portrait of Emilia Nassau Beverweert Countess Ossory (age 13).

In 1651 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 58). Portrait of Elisabeth Nassau Beverweert Countess Arlington (age 17).

Before 1656 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 63). Portrait of Elisabeth Palatinate Simmern (age 37).

Elisabeth Palatinate Simmern: On 26th December 1618 she was born to Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine and Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia. She a granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 11th February 1680 Elisabeth Palatinate Simmern died.

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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall

Describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience.

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Before 1656 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 63). Portrait of Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 38).

Before 1656 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 63). Portrait of Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland (age 36).

Before 1656 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 63). Portrait of Mary Stewart Princess Orange (age 24).

Before 1656 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 63). Portrait of William Craven 1st Earl Craven (age 47).

On 27th April 1656 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 63) died.