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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St Dionis Backchurch, Langbourn Ward, City of London, England, British Isles

St Dionis Backchurch is in Langbourn Ward.

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On 10th August 1563 Thomas Becon [aged 51] was appointed to the rectory of St Dionis Backchurch.

In 1591 Edward Osborne [aged 61] died. He was buried at St Dionis Backchurch.

On 26th April 1601 Richard Drury [aged 44] and Catherine Beswick were married at St Dionis Backchurch.

In 1602 Margaret Chapman of St Olave's in Southwark died. She was buried next to her first husband at St Dionis Backchurch.

On 26th November 1619 Edward Dering 1st Baronet [aged 21] and Elizabeth Tufton were married at St Dionis Backchurch. She the daughter of Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet [aged 41] and Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet [aged 38].

On 19th April 1633 Abraham Hill was born to Richard Hill of Lime Street and Agnes Trewolla. He was baptised on 16th June 1635 at St Dionis Backchurch. He married 1. in or before 1658 Anne Whitelocke and had issue 2. in or after 1661 Elizabeth Pratt.

On or before 22nd December 1637, the date he was baptised at St Dionis Backchurch, Charles Vermuyden was born.

On or before 18th January 1641 Thomas Crispe of Dornford was born to Nicholas Crispe 1st Baronet [aged 42]. He was baptised on 18th January 1641 at St Dionis Backchurch. He married in or before 1685 Dorothy Vane and had issue.

On or before 1st April 1647 Thomas Rawlinson was born to Daniel Rawlinson Vintner [aged 33]. He was baptised on 1st April 1647 at St Dionis Backchurch. He married in or before 1693 Mary Taylor.

On 12th February 1655 Henry Carey and Mary Scrope 6th Marchioness Winchester were married at St Dionis Backchurch. She the illegitmate daughter of Emanuel Scrope 1st Earl of Sunderland and Martha Jeanes. He the son of Henry Carey 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 59] and Martha Cranfield Countess Monmouth [aged 54]. They were second cousins.

On 8th April 1657 Thomas Chamberlayne 2nd Baronet [aged 22] and Margaret Prideaux were married at St Dionis Backchurch.

On 3rd June 1683 Martin Lumley 3rd Baronet [aged 21] and Elizabeth Dawes were married at St Dionis Backchurch.

Before 18th November 1708 Thomas Rawlinson [aged 61] died. He was buried on 20th November 1708 at St Dionis Backchurch.

On 10th November 1713 John Slaney [aged 30] and Barbara Mitford were married at St Dionis Backchurch.

Before 1st March 1725 Mary Taylor died. She was buried on 1st March 1725 at St Dionis Backchurch.

On 23rd April 1831 John Kelley Halswelle was born. He was baptised at St Dionis Backchurch, London, on 6th July 1831.