Westminster Chronicle of King Richard II, 1381-1394

The Westminster Chronicle is one of the most vivid and important narrative sources for the reign of Richard II. Written by an anonymous chronicler closely connected with Westminster Abbey, it covers the years 1381 to 1394, from the Peasants’ Revolt to the political tensions, court ceremonies, diplomatic negotiations, royal progresses, and public crises of Richard’s later reign. Rich in detail the chronicle records major events such as the conflicts between the King and Lords Appellant, King and the City of London, negotiations with France and Scotland, the death and funeral of Queen Anne of Bohemia, the illness of Charles VI of France, and the changing fortunes of leading nobles including John of Gaunt, Thomas of Gloucester, Robert de Vere, and the Earl of Arundel. The Chronicle offers readers a remarkable window into late fourteenth-century England, combining political observation, courtly spectacle, urban drama, ecclesiastical affairs, and moral judgement. It is an essential source for anyone interested in medieval monarchy, London, Westminster, and the troubled reign of Richard II.

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John Fitzgilbert 1105-1165

Paternal Family Tree: Marshall

Around 1105 John Fitzgilbert was born to Gilbert Giffard.

Around 1130 John Fitzgilbert [aged 25] was appointed Earl Marshal.

In 1130 John Fitzgilbert [aged 25] and Adelina Pipard were married.

In or after 1131 [his son] John Marshall was born to John Fitzgilbert [aged 26] and [his wife] Adelina Pipard.

In or after 1132 [his son] Gilbert Marshall was born to John Fitzgilbert [aged 27] and [his wife] Adelina Pipard.

In or before 1141 John Fitzgilbert [aged 35] and Adelina Pipard were divorced.

Around 1141 John Fitzgilbert [aged 36] and Sybil of Salisbury were married.

In or after 1141 Stephen Gay of Northbrook and [his former wife] Adelina Pipard were married.

In September 1141 John Fitzgilbert [aged 36] took refuge at Wherwell Abbey [Map].

In 1145 [his son] John Marshal was born to John Fitzgilbert [aged 40] and [his wife] Sybil of Salisbury at Pembroke [Map]. He married Joan Port and had issue.

In 1146 William Marshal 1st Earl Pembroke was born to John Fitzgilbert [aged 41] and [his wife] Sybil of Salisbury. He married August 1189 Isabel Clare Countess Pembroke, daughter of Richard "Strongbow" Clare 2nd Earl Pembroke and Aoife ni Diarmait Macmurrough Countess Pembroke and Buckingham, and had issue.

In or after 1147 [his son] Ansel Marshal was born to John Fitzgilbert [aged 42] and [his wife] Sybil of Salisbury.

In or after 1148 Bishop Henry Marshal was born to John Fitzgilbert [aged 43] and [his wife] Sybil of Salisbury.

In 1150 [his daughter] Matilda Marshal was born to John Fitzgilbert [aged 45] and [his wife] Sybil of Salisbury. She married before 1193 Robert de Pont de L'Arches.

In or before 1164 [his son] John Marshall [aged 32] died.

In 1165 John Fitzgilbert [aged 60] died.