William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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Kingdom of Gwynedd is in Royalty.
In 1215 Ednyfed "Fychan aka Younger" Tudor (age 45) was appointed Kingdom Gwynedd: Seneshal.
In 1246 Tudur ap Ednyfed Fychan Tudor was appointed Kingdom Gwynedd: Seneshal.
In 1023 Iago ab Idwal ap Meurig Aberffraw Prince Gwynedd (age 18) succeeded Prince Gwynedd.
In 1170 Dafydd ab Owain Aberffraw Prince Gwynedd (age 25) was appointed Prince Gwynedd.
In 844 Merfyn "Frych aka Freckled" King Gwynedd died. His son Rhodri (age 24) succeeded King Gwynedd. Angharad Seisyllwg Queen Consort Gwynedd by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd.
In 1081 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 26) succeeded King Gwynedd. Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 16) by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd.
Before 1130 Owain "Great" King Gwynedd (age 29) and Gwladus Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 14) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd. He the son of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 74) and Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 64).
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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Around 1145 Owain "Great" King Gwynedd (age 45) and Cristin ferch Goronwy Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 40) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd. He the son of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd and Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 80). They were first cousins.
Merfyn "Frych aka Freckled" King Gwynedd and Nest ferch Cadell Cadelling Queen Consort Gwynedd were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd. She the daughter of Cadell ap Brochfael King Powys.
Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd and Ragnaillt Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd. He the son of Iago ab Idwal ap Meurig Aberffraw Prince Gwynedd.