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 King Haakon V 1270-1319

Paternal Family Tree: Sverre

On 11th September 1261 [his father] King Magnus VI of Norway (age 23) and [his mother] Queen Ingeborg of Norway (age 17) were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] King Eric IV of Denmark and [his grandmother] Jutta of Saxony (age 38). He the son of [his grandfather] King Haakon IV of Norway (age 57).

On 10th April 1270 King Haakon V was born to [his father] King Magnus VI of Norway (age 31) and [his mother] Queen Ingeborg of Norway (age 26).

On 9th May 1280 [his father] King Magnus VI of Norway (age 42) died. His son [his brother] Eric (age 12) succeeded King Norway.

On 31st August 1281 [his brother] Eric II King Norway (age 13) and [his sister-in-law] Margaret Dunkeld Queen Consort Norway (age 20) were married at Bergen. She the daughter of King Alexander III of Scotland (age 39) and Margaret Queen of Scotland. He the son of [his father] King Magnus VI of Norway and [his mother] Queen Ingeborg of Norway (age 37). They were half fourth cousin once removed. She a granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

On 24th March 1287 or 26th March 1287 [his mother] Queen Ingeborg of Norway (age 43) died.

In 1293 [his brother] Eric II King Norway (age 25) and [his sister-in-law] Isabel Bruce Queen Norway (age 21) were married. She by marriage Queen Norway. She the daughter of Robert Bruce Earl Carrick (age 49) and Marjorie Carrick 3rd Countess Carrick. He the son of [his father] King Magnus VI of Norway and [his mother] Queen Ingeborg of Norway.

In 1295 King Haakon V (age 24) and Isabel Joigny were married. He the son of King Magnus VI of Norway and Queen Ingeborg of Norway.

In 1297 [his wife] Isabel Joigny died.

In 1299 King Haakon V (age 28) and Euphemia of Rügen Queen Norway (age 19) were married. He the son of King Magnus VI of Norway and Queen Ingeborg of Norway.

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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On 15th July 1299 [his brother] Eric II King Norway (age 31) died. His brother Haakon (age 29) succeeded V King Norway. [his wife] Euphemia of Rügen Queen Norway (age 19) by marriage Queen Norway.

In 1301 [his son] Ingeborg of Norway was born to King Haakon V (age 30). He died aged less than one years old.

On 17th June 1301 [his son] Ingeborg of Norway died.

In May 1312 [his wife] Euphemia of Rügen Queen Norway (age 32) died.

On 8th May 1319 King Haakon V (age 49) died.