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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Paternal Family Tree: Stewart
On 16th August 1915 Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans was born to [his father] Aubrey Topham Beauclerk (age 64) and [his mother] Gwendoline Loftus Hughes.
Around 1925 Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 9) educated at Eton College [Map].
Around 1930 Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 14) educated at Magdalene College aka Buckingham, Cambridge University.
Before 14th January 1933 [his father] Aubrey Topham Beauclerk (age 82) and [his mother] Gwendoline Loftus Hughes were married.
On 14th January 1933 [his father] Aubrey Topham Beauclerk (age 82) died.
On 21st March 1938 Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 22) and Nathalie Chatham Walker were married.
On 9th January 1939 [his son] Murray Beauclerk 14th Duke St Albans was born to Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 23) and [his wife] Nathalie Chatham Walker. He married (1) 31st January 1963 Rosemary Frances Scoones Viscoutess Exmouth.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 19th March 1947 Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 31) and Suzanne Marie Fesq Duchess St Albans (age 25) were married.
On 13th January 1948 [his son] Peter Charles Beauclerk was born to Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 32) and [his wife] Suzanne Marie Fesq Duchess St Albans (age 26).
On 6th February 1949 [his son] James Charles Beauclerk was born to Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 33) and [his wife] Suzanne Marie Fesq Duchess St Albans (age 27).
On 10th February 1950 [his son] John William Aubrey Beauclerk was born to Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 34) and [his wife] Suzanne Marie Fesq Duchess St Albans (age 28).
On 19th July 1951 [his son] Caroline Anne Beauclerk was born to Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 35) and [his wife] Suzanne Marie Fesq Duchess St Albans (age 30).
On 2nd May 1958 [his mother] Gwendoline Loftus Hughes died.
On 31st January 1963 Murray Beauclerk 14th Duke St Albans (age 24) and Rosemary Frances Scoones Viscoutess Exmouth were married. He the son of Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 47) and Nathalie Chatham Walker.
On 2nd March 1964 Osborne De Vere Beauclerk 12th Duke St Albans (age 89) died. His second cousin Charles (age 48) succeeded 13th Duke St Albans, 13th Earl Burford, 13th Baron Heddington, 10th Baron Vere of Hanworth in Middlesex. [his wife] Suzanne Marie Fesq Duchess St Albans (age 42) by marriage Duchess St Albans.
In 1974 [his son] Murray Beauclerk 14th Duke St Albans (age 34) and [his daughter-in-law] Rosemary Frances Scoones Viscoutess Exmouth were divorced.
In 1985 [his wife] Nathalie Chatham Walker died.
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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On 8th October 1988 Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans (age 73) died. His son Murray (age 49) succeeded 14th Duke St Albans, 14th Earl Burford, 14th Baron Heddington, 11th Baron Vere of Hanworth in Middlesex.
On 12th February 2010 [his former wife] Suzanne Marie Fesq Duchess St Albans (age 88) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 21 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 27 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 22 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 5 Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 30 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 7 Grand Son of Henry IV King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Beauclerk 1st Duke St Albans 
Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: Vere Beauclerk 1st Baron de Vere Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Diana Vere Duchess St Albans 
10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Aubrey Beauclerk 5th Duke St Albans Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Chambers
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Chambers Baroness Spencer 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Berkeley 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Beauclerk 8th Duke St Albans 2 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Brabazon Ponsonby 1st Earl Bessborough 
11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Ponsonby 2nd Earl Bessborough 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sarah Margetson 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Ponsonby Duchess St Albans 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cavendish 3rd Duke Devonshire 
10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Caroline Cavendish Countess Bessborough 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Hoskins Duchess Devonshire
GrandFather: Charles Beauclerk 3 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Nelthorpe of Little Grimsby Hall in Lincolnshire
Great x 1 Grandmother: Maria Janetta Nelthorpe Duchess St Albans
Father: Aubrey Topham Beauclerk 4 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Charles Beauclerk 13th Duke St Albans 5 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
GrandFather: Frederick Hughes
Mother: Gwendoline Loftus Hughes