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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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In 1857 Alice Hughes was born.
1890 to 1900. Alice Hughes (age 33). Photograph of Louise Windsor Duchess Fife (age 22).
Around 1895. Alice Hughes (age 38). Photograph of Maud Windsor Queen Consort Norway (age 25).
1895. Alice Hughes (age 38). Photograph of Blanche Maynard (age 30).
1899. Alice Hughes (age 42). Photograph of Edith Villiers Countess Mount Edgecumbe (age 21) as "Lady Melbourne" after Cosway.
Edith Villiers Countess Mount Edgecumbe: In 1878 she was born to Edward Villiers 5th Earl Clarendon and Caroline Elizabeth Agar Countess Clarendon In 1911 Piers Edgcumbe 5th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and she were married. There was no issue from the marriage. She the daughter of Edward Villiers 5th Earl Clarendon and Caroline Elizabeth Agar Countess Clarendon. He the son of William Henry Edgecumbe 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and Katherine Elizabeth Hamilton Countess Mount Edgcumbe. They were fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. On 25th September 1917 William Henry Edgecumbe 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe died. His son Piers succeeded 5th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, 6th Baron Edgcumbe. She by marriage Countess of Mount Edgcumbe. In 1935 Edith Villiers Countess Mount Edgecumbe died.
1899. Alice Hughes (age 42). Photograph of Helen Venetia Duncombe Viscountess D'Abernon (age 33).
1899. Alice Hughes (age 42). Photograph of Winifred Anna Dallas-Yorke Duchess Portland (age 35) as the "Duchess of Savoy".
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Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Around 1902. Alice Hughes (age 45). Photograph of Georgina Moncrieffe Countess Dudley (age 55).
Around 1905. Alice Hughes (age 48). Photograph of Catherine d'Erlanger (age 31).
Catherine d'Erlanger: In 1874 she was born. At birth she was named Marie Rose Antoinette Catherine de Robert d'Aqueria de Rochegude. In 1959 she died.
1909. Alice Hughes (age 52). Photograph of Helen Gordon-Lennox Duchess Northumberland (age 22).
1918 to 1919. Alice Hughes (age 61). Photograph of Princess Mary Windsor Countess Harewood (age 20).
In 1939 Alice Hughes (age 82) died.