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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Richard's Castle, Herefordshire, Welsh March, England, British Isles [Map]

Richard's Castle, Herefordshire is in Herefordshire, Castles in Herefordshire.

Around 1040 Osbern St John 2nd Baron Burford was born to Richard Fitzscrope 1st Baron Burford [aged 25] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. Some sources say around 1045 but his son Simon was born in 1056 meaning around 1040 is more likely. He married before 1056 Nest verch Gruffydd Cadelling Baroness Burford and had issue.

Around 1056 Simon St John was born to Osbern St John 2nd Baron Burford [aged 16] and Nest verch Gruffydd Cadelling Baroness Burford at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

After 1067 Richard Fitzscrope 1st Baron Burford [deceased] died at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. His son Osbern [aged 27] succeeded 2nd Baron Burford Feudal. Nest verch Gruffydd Cadelling Baroness Burford by marriage Baroness Burford Feudal.

Around 1080 Walter Scrope was born to Osbern St John 2nd Baron Burford [aged 40] and Nest verch Gruffydd Cadelling Baroness Burford at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

In 1103 Hugh Scrope was born to Walter Scrope [aged 23] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

In 1105 Richard Scrope was born to Walter Scrope [aged 25] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

Around 1107 Walter Scrope [aged 27] died at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

Around 1135 Osbern Fitzhugh was born to Hugh Fitzosbern 3rd Baron Burford [aged 55] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He married Amicia Clifford, daughter of Walter Clifford 1st Baron Clifford and Margaret Isobel Tosny Baroness Clifford.

Around 1136 Hugh Say 4th Baron Burford was born to Hugh Fitzosbern 3rd Baron Burford [aged 56] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He married Lucia Clifford Baroness Burford, daughter of Walter Clifford 1st Baron Clifford and Margaret Isobel Tosny Baroness Clifford, and had issue.

Around 1161 Hugh Say 5th Baron Burford was born to Hugh Say 4th Baron Burford [aged 25] and Lucia Clifford Baroness Burford [aged 12] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He married Mabel Marmion Baroness Burford, daughter of Robert Marmion 2nd Baron Marmion, and had issue.

Around 1180 Lucy Say was born to Hugh Say 5th Baron Burford [aged 19] and Mabel Marmion Baroness Burford [aged 20] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

Around 1182 Margaret Say 6th Baroness Burford was born to Hugh Say 5th Baron Burford [aged 21] and Mabel Marmion Baroness Burford [aged 22] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. She married 1. 1197 Hugh Ferrers 6th Baron Burford 2. June 1211 Robert Mortimer and had issue 3. 23rd November 1219 William Stuteville and had issue.

Around 1190 Hugh Mortimer 1st Baron Mortimer was born to Robert Mortimer [aged 21] and Margaret Say 6th Baroness Burford [aged 8] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

Around 1191 Hugh Say 4th Baron Burford [aged 55] died at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. His son Hugh [aged 30] succeeded 5th Baron Burford Feudal.

In 1197 Hugh Say 5th Baron Burford [aged 36] died at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. His daughter Margaret [aged 15] succeeded 6th Baroness Burford Feudal.

In or before 1216 William Mortimer was born to Robert Mortimer [aged 46] and Margaret Say 6th Baroness Burford [aged 33] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

Around 1225 Robert Mortimer 2nd Baron Mortimer was born to Hugh Mortimer 1st Baron Mortimer [aged 35] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He married in or before 1265 Joyce Zouche Baroness Mortimer and had issue.

Around 1255 Hugh Mortimer 3rd Baron Mortimer was born to Robert Mortimer 2nd Baron Mortimer [aged 30] and Joyce Zouche Baroness Mortimer [aged 15] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He married before 1273 Matilda Baroness Mortimer and had issue.

Around 1265 William Zouche 1st Baron Zouche Mortimer was born to Robert Mortimer 2nd Baron Mortimer [aged 40] and Joyce Zouche Baroness Mortimer [aged 25] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He married 1. before 15th September 1317 his sixth cousin Alice Tosny Countess Warwick and had issue 2. after 15th September 1317 Eleanor Clare Baroness Zouche Mortimer, daughter of Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford and Joan of Acre Countess Gloucester and Hertford, and had issue.

On 7th April 1287 Robert Mortimer 2nd Baron Mortimer [aged 62] died at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He was buried at Worcester Cathedral [Map]. His son Hugh [aged 32] succeeded 3rd Baron Mortimer Burford aka Richard's Castle. Matilda Baroness Mortimer by marriage Baroness Mortimer Burford aka Richard's Castle.

Around 1288 Geoffrey Cornwall 1st Baron Burford was born to Richard Cornwall [aged 36] and Joan Fitzalan [aged 21] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He a great grandson of King John of England. He married 1304 Margaret Mortimer Baroness Burford, daughter of Hugh Mortimer 3rd Baron Mortimer and Matilda Baroness Mortimer, and had issue.

On 14th September 1295 Margaret Mortimer Baroness Burford was born to Hugh Mortimer 3rd Baron Mortimer [aged 40] and Matilda Baroness Mortimer at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. She married 1. William Devereux 2. Thomas Hulhampton 3. 1304 Geoffrey Cornwall 1st Baron Burford and had issue.

On 29th September 1317 John Talbot was born to Richard Talbot 5th Baron Talbot [aged 39] and Joan Mortimer Baroness Talbot at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He married his fourth cousin once removed Juliane Grey, daughter of Roger Grey 1st Baron Grey Ruthyn and Elizabeth Hastings Baroness Grey Ruthyn, and had issue.

Around 1319 Richard Talbot was born to Richard Talbot 5th Baron Talbot [aged 41] and Joan Mortimer Baroness Talbot at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

Around 1321 Thomas Talbot was born to Richard Talbot 5th Baron Talbot [aged 43] and Joan Mortimer Baroness Talbot at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

Before 10th October 1328 Richard Talbot 5th Baron Talbot [aged 50] died at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

In 1337 John Talbot was born to John Talbot [aged 19] and Juliane Grey [aged 20] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He married his second cousin Catherine Talbot, daughter of Richard Talbot 2nd Baron Talbot and Elizabeth Comyn Baroness Talbot, and had issue.

Around 1367 Philippa Talbot was born to John Talbot [aged 30] and Catherine Talbot [aged 28] at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.40%. She married before 24th February 1408 John Tiptoft 1st Baron Tiptoft.

Around 1708 Reverend John Salwey was appointed Rector of Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].

John Talbot died at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire [Map].