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 Sancho "Strong" II King Leon II King Castile 1037-1072

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In or before 1033 [his father] Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon (age 17) and [his mother] Sancha Astur Leonese (age 14) were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon and [his grandmother] Elvira González Queen Consort Leon. He the son of [his grandfather] Sancho "Great" III King Pamplona (age 38) and [his grandmother] Muniadona García Queen Consort Pamplona. They were half second cousins.

In 1037 [his uncle] Bermudo III King Leon (age 22) died. His half second cousin [his father] Ferdinand (age 22) succeeded I King Leon.

Around 1037 Sancho "Strong" II King Leon II King Castile was born to [his father] Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon (age 22) and [his mother] Sancha Astur Leonese (age 19).

On 24th December 1065 [his father] Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon (age 50) died. His son Sancho (age 28) succeeded II King Castile.

On 27th November 1067 [his mother] Sancha Astur Leonese (age 49) died.

In 1069 [his brother] Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile (age 28) and [his sister-in-law] Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile (age 10) were married. She the daughter of Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine (age 44) and Mateoda Duchess Aquitaine. He the son of [his father] Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon and [his mother] Sancha Astur Leonese.

On 12th January 1072 Sancho "Strong" II King Leon II King Castile (age 35) was crowned II King Leon. He reigned for only nine months.

On 7th October 1072 Sancho "Strong" II King Leon II King Castile (age 35) died. His brother [his brother] Alfonso (age 31) succeeded VI King Castile. [his sister-in-law] Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile (age 14) by marriage Queen Consort Castile.