Simon Pietersz Verelst 1644-1710

In 1644 Simon Pietersz Verelst was born to Pieter Hermansz Verelst [aged 26] at The Hague.

In 1678 [his father] Pieter Hermansz Verelst [aged 60] died.

Around 1678 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 34]. Portrait of Robert Kerr 1st Marquess Lothian [aged 41].

Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 36]. Portrait of Nell Gwyn [aged 29].

Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 36]. Portrait of Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland [aged 60].

Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 36]. Portrait of Mary of Modena Queen Consort England Scotland and Ireland [aged 21].

Before 14th November 1687 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 43]. Portrait of Nell Gwyn [aged 37].

Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 65]. Portrait of Mary Savile Countess Isle Thanet.

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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Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 65]. Portrait of Frances Wenman.

Frances Wenman: she was born to Thomas Wenman 2nd Viscount Wenman. In or before 1654 Richard Samwell of Upton and she were married. On 25th July 1677 Frances Wenman died.

Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 65] (attributed). Portrait of Penelope Wenman.

Penelope Wenman: In 1596 she was born to Richard Wenman 1st Viscount Wenman and Agnes Fermor. Before 1634 John Dynham and she were married. On 25th January 1664 Penelope Wenman died.

Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 65]. Called Frances Hales Countess Fingall. Possibly Frances Hales Countess Fingall.

Frances Hales Countess Fingall: she was born to Edward Hales 3rd Baronet and Frances Windebank. Before 1695 John Bellew 2nd Baronet and she were married. After 7th September 1698 Peter Plunkett 4th Earl of Fingall and she were married. He the son of Luke Plunkett 3rd Earl of Fingall and Margaret Maccarthy Countess Fingall. On 6th August 1746 Frances Hales Countess Fingall died.

In 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 66] died.