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 Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley 1546-1621

Paternal Family Tree: Hamilton

1547 Battle of Pinkie Cleugh

1568 Mary Queen of Scots escapes from Lochleven Castle, Kinross

1568 Battle of Langside

In 1532 [his father] James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran [aged 16] and [his mother] Margaret Douglas Duchess Châtellerault were married. She by marriage Countess Arran. She the daughter of [his grandfather] James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton and [his grandmother] Catherine Stewart Countess Morton [aged 37]. He the son of James Hamilton 1st Earl Arran and Elizabeth Home Countess Arran. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 9th June 1546 Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley was born to James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran [aged 30] and Margaret Douglas Duchess Châtellerault.

On 9th June 1546 Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley was baptised.

Battle of Pinkie Cleugh

On 10th September 1547 an English army commanded by Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset [aged 47] defeated a Scottish army commanded by [his father] James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran [aged 31] and Archibald Douglas 6th Earl Angus [aged 58] at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh at Musselburgh.

The English army included John Dudley 1st Duke Northumberland [aged 43], Francis Talbot 5th Earl of Shrewsbury [aged 47], Miles Partridge and Thomas Wentworth 2nd Baron Wentworth [aged 22]. John Thynne [aged 32] and Edmund Brydges 2nd Baron Chandos [aged 25] were knighted.

William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley [aged 26] accompanied Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset.

Edward Shelley of Worminghurst Park [aged 44] was killed.

John Forbes 6th Lord Forbes [aged 82], Christopher Coningsby [aged 31] and Edward Clere were killed.

John Thynne was knighted after the battle.

George Sandes [aged 29] was killed.

The Scottish army included John Gordon 11th Earl Sutherland [aged 22] who commanded the Rearguard and Gilbert Kennedy 3rd Earl Cassilis [aged 32]. John Stewart, Robert Douglas [aged 41], John Livingston, Thomas Hamilton of Priestfield and Hugh Montgomerie were killed. John Hay 4th Lord Hay was captured but soon released.

Malcolm Fleming 3rd Lord Fleming [aged 53] was killed. His son James [aged 13] succeeded 4th Lord Fleming. [his sister] Barbara Hamilton Lady Fleming by marriage Lord Fleming.

Robert Graham Master of Montrose and James Gordon of Lochinvar were killed.

On 12th March 1558 [his brother-in-law] George Gordon 5th Earl Huntley and [his sister] Anne Hamilton Countess Huntley [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of [his father] James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran [aged 42] and [his mother] Margaret Douglas Duchess Châtellerault. He the son of George Gordon 4th Earl Huntley [aged 44]. They were second cousins.

On 28th October 1562 George Gordon 4th Earl Huntley [aged 48] died. His son [his brother-in-law] George succeeded 5th Earl Huntley. [his sister] Anne Hamilton Countess Huntley [aged 27] by marriage Countess Huntley.

Mary Queen of Scots escapes from Lochleven Castle, Kinross

On 2nd May 1568 Mary Queen of Scots [aged 25] escaped from Lochleven Castle, Kinross with the help of George Douglas of Helenhill (brother of William Douglas 6th Earl Morton [aged 28], the castle's owner) and Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley [aged 21].

Battle of Langside

On 13th May 1568 the army of Mary Queen of Scots [aged 25] commanded by Archibald Campbell 5th Earl Argyll [aged 34] was defeated by the army of the Regent her illegitimate half-brother James Stewart 1st Earl of Moray Regent [aged 37].

John Campbell was killed.

William "Younger" Douglas 7th Lord Drumlanrig and [his future brother-in-law] Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton [aged 15] fought.

Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley [aged 21] and [his future father-in-law] George Seton 7th Lord Seton [aged 37] fought for the Queen.

John Graham 6th Earl Menteith fought for the Earl of Moray.

After 17th April 1574 [his sister] Anne Hamilton Countess Huntley [deceased] died.

After 16th June 1574 Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley [aged 28] and Margaret Seton Lady Paisley [aged 17] were married. He the son of James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran [aged 58] and Margaret Douglas Duchess Châtellerault. They were third cousin once removed.

On 22nd January 1575 [his father] James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran [aged 59] died. His son [his brother] James [aged 43] succeeded 3rd Earl Arran.

On 12th August 1575 [his son] James Hamilton 1st Earl Abercorn was born to Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley [aged 29] and [his wife] Margaret Seton Lady Paisley [aged 18]. He married his fourth cousin twice removed Marion Boyd Countess Abercorn and had issue.

On 30th December 1577 [his brother] John Hamilton 1st Marquess Hamilton [aged 42] and [his sister-in-law] Margaret Lyon Marchioness Hamilton were married. She by marriage Marchioness Hamilton. He the son of [his father] James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran and [his mother] Margaret Douglas Duchess Châtellerault. They were second cousins.

On 24th May 1579 [his mother] Margaret Douglas Duchess Châtellerault died.

Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet

Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.

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In 1582 [his brother-in-law] Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton [aged 29] and Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton were married. She the daughter of Hugh Montgomerie 3rd Earl Eglinton [aged 51] and Agnes Drummond Countess Eglinton [aged 59]. They were second cousins.

In 1585 [his brother] John Hamilton 1st Marquess Hamilton [aged 50] was restored 4th Earl Arran.

Around 1585 [his daughter] Margaret Hamilton Countess Angus was born to Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley [aged 38] and [his wife] Margaret Seton Lady Paisley [aged 28]. She married 1601 her half third cousin once removed William Douglas 1st Marquess Douglas, son of William Douglas 10th Earl Angus and Elizabeth Oliphant Countess Angus, and had issue.

In 1587 Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley [aged 40] was created 1st Lord Paisley. [his wife] Margaret Seton Lady Paisley [aged 30] by marriage Lord Paisley.

In 1590 [his son] Frederick Hamilton was born to Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley [aged 43] and [his wife] Margaret Seton Lady Paisley [aged 33].

Before 1st July 1592 [his brother-in-law] Alexander Seton 1st Earl Dunfermline [aged 37] and Lillas Drummond were married.

On 15th April 1599 [his brother] John Hamilton 1st Marquess Hamilton [aged 64] was created 1st Marquess Hamilton.

On 16th November 1600 [his brother-in-law] Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton [aged 47] was created 1st Earl Winton at Holyrood House, Holyrood. Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton by marriage Countess Winton.

In 1601 [his son-in-law] William Douglas 1st Marquess Douglas [aged 12] and [his daughter] Margaret Hamilton Countess Angus [aged 16] were married. He the son of William Douglas 10th Earl Angus [aged 49] and Elizabeth Oliphant Countess Angus. They were half third cousin once removed.

After 27th October 1601 [his brother-in-law] Alexander Seton 1st Earl Dunfermline [aged 46] and Grizel Leslie Countess Dunfermline were married. They were fourth cousin once removed.

On the 22nd or 24th March 1603 [his brother-in-law] Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton [aged 50] died. His son Robert [aged 18] succeeded 2nd Earl Winton.

Memoires of Jacques du Clercq

This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.

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On 26th April 1604 [his brother] John Hamilton 1st Marquess Hamilton [aged 69] died. His son [his nephew] James [aged 15] succeeded 2nd Marquess Hamilton. Ann Cunningham Marchioness Hamilton [aged 19] by marriage Marchioness Hamilton.

In 1605 [his brother-in-law] Alexander Seton 1st Earl Dunfermline [aged 50] was created 1st Earl Dunfermline. Grizel Leslie Countess Dunfermline by marriage Countess Dunfermline.

After 15th November 1607 [his brother-in-law] Alexander Seton 1st Earl Dunfermline [aged 52] and Margaret Hay Countess Dunfermline were married. She by marriage Countess Dunfermline. They were second cousin once removed.

In March 1609 [his brother] James Hamilton 3rd Earl Arran [aged 77] died.

In 1614 [his son] Claud Hamilton died.

In 1616 [his wife] Margaret Seton Lady Paisley [aged 59] died.

On 23rd March 1618 James Hamilton 1st Earl Abercorn [aged 42] died. His son James [aged 14] succeeded 2nd Earl Abercorn.

Before 3rd May 1621 Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley [aged 74] died.

[his son] John Hamilton was born to Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley and Margaret Seton Lady Paisley.

[his son] Claud Hamilton was born to Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley and Margaret Seton Lady Paisley.

Royal Ancestors of Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley 1546-1621

Kings Wessex: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 11 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 17 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 12 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings Godwinson: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Harold II of England

Kings England: Great x 6 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great Grand Son of King James IV of Scotland

Kings France: Great x 7 Grand Son of King John "The Good" II of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 20 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Kings Spain: Great x 12 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon

Royal Descendants of Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley 1546-1621
Number after indicates the number of unique routes of descent. Descendants of Kings and Queens not included.

Diana Spencer Princess Wales [1]

Ancestors of Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley 1546-1621

Great x 2 Grandfather: James Hamilton

Great x 1 Grandfather: James Hamilton 1st Lord Hamilton

GrandFather: James Hamilton 1st Earl Arran Grand Son of King James II of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: King Robert III of Scotland Son of King Robert II of Scotland

Great x 3 Grandfather: King James I of Scotland Son of King Robert III of Scotland

Great x 2 Grandfather: King James II of Scotland Son of King James I of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Beaufort 1st Marquess Somerset and Dorset Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Beaufort Queen Consort Scotland Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Holland Duchess Clarence 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Stewart Countess Arran Daughter of King James II of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Egmont

Great x 3 Grandfather: Arnold Egmont Duke Guelders

Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary of Guelders Queen Consort Scotland 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "The Good" II of France

Great x 4 Grandfather: Adolph de la Marck I Duke Cleves 7 x Great Grand Son of King Stephen I England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine de la Marck 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "The Good" II of France

Great x 4 Grandmother: Marie Valois Duchess Cleves Great Grand Daughter of King John "The Good" II of France

Father: James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran Great Grand Son of King James II of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Home of Home and Dunglas

Great x 3 Grandfather: Alexander Home 1st Lord Home

Great x 2 Grandfather: Alexander Home

Great x 1 Grandfather: Alexander Home 2nd Lord Home

GrandMother: Elizabeth Home Countess Arran

Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley Great Grand Son of King James IV of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: James Douglas 1st Lord Dalkeith 7 x Great Grand Son of King David I of Scotland

Great x 3 Grandfather: James Douglas Grand Son of King Robert III of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Stewart Lady Dalkeith Daughter of King Robert III of Scotland

Great x 2 Grandfather: James Douglas 1st Earl Morton Great Grand Son of King Robert III of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: James Gifford

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Gifford

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Douglas 2nd Earl Morton Grand Son of King James I of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: King Robert III of Scotland Son of King Robert II of Scotland

Great x 3 Grandfather: King James I of Scotland Son of King Robert III of Scotland

Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Stewart Countess Morton Daughter of King James I of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Beaufort 1st Marquess Somerset and Dorset Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Beaufort Queen Consort Scotland Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Holland Duchess Clarence 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

GrandFather: James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton Great Grand Son of King James I of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: James Crtichton 2nd Lord Crichton

Great x 3 Grandfather: David Crichton

Great x 2 Grandfather: Patrick Crichton of Cranstoun Riddell

Great x 1 Grandmother: Janet Crichton Countess Morton

Mother: Margaret Douglas Duchess Châtellerault Grand Daughter of King James IV of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: King James I of Scotland Son of King Robert III of Scotland

Great x 3 Grandfather: King James II of Scotland Son of King James I of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Beaufort Queen Consort Scotland Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: King James III of Scotland Son of King James II of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Arnold Egmont Duke Guelders

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary of Guelders Queen Consort Scotland 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "The Good" II of France

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine de la Marck 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "The Good" II of France

Great x 1 Grandfather: King James IV of Scotland Son of King James III of Scotland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Dietrich Count of Oldenburg

Great x 3 Grandfather: Christian I King of Denmark

Great x 4 Grandmother: Helvig of Schauenburg

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Oldenburg Queen Consort Scotland

Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothea of Brandenburg

Great x 4 Grandmother: Barbara of Saxe-Wittenberg

GrandMother: Catherine Stewart Countess Morton Daughter of King James IV of Scotland

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Boyd