Baron Morley

Baron Morley is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Succeeded Baronesses of England, Abeyant Baronies of England.

On 29th December 1299 William Morley 1st Baron Morley was created 1st Baron Morley by writ of summons to King Edward I's [aged 60] 47th Parliament. Isabel Mohaut Baroness Morley by marriage Baroness Morley.

In 1302 William Morley 1st Baron Morley died. In 1302 His son Robert succeeded 2nd Baron Morley. Hawise Marshal 3rd Baroness Marshal [aged 2] by marriage Baroness Morley.

In 1360 Robert Morley Baron Marshal, 2nd Baron Morley died. In 1360 His son William [aged 41] succeeded 4th Baron Marshal, 3rd Baron Morley. Cecily Bardolf Baroness Marshal and Morley by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley.

In 1379 William Morley 4th Baron Marshal 3rd Baron Morley [aged 60] died. He was buried at Austin Friars, Norwich [Map]. In 1379 His son Thomas [aged 25] succeeded 5th Baron Marshal, 4th Baron Morley. Joan Hastings Baroness Marshal and Morley [aged 22] by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley.

Before 10th June 1380 Thomas Morley 5th Baron Marshal 4th Baron Morley [aged 26] and Elizabeth Unknown Baroness Marshal Baroness Morley were married. She by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley.

Before 21st October 1390 Thomas Morley 5th Baron Marshal 4th Baron Morley [aged 36] and Anne Despencer Baroness Marshal and Morley [aged 32] were married. She by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley. They were fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

On 24th September 1416 Thomas Morley 5th Baron Marshal 4th Baron Morley [aged 62] died. His grandson Thomas [aged 23] succeeded 6th Baron Marshal, 5th Baron Morley. Isabel Pole Baroness Marshal and Morley by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley.

In 1435 Thomas Morley 6th Baron Marshal 5th Baron Morley [aged 42] died. His son Robert [aged 17] succeeded 7th Baron Marshal, 6th Baron Morley.

The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy

The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.

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Before May 1442 Robert Morley 7th Baron Marshal 6th Baron Morley [aged 24] and Elizabeth Ros Baroness Marshal Baroness Morley were married. She by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

In 1443 Robert Morley 7th Baron Marshal 6th Baron Morley [aged 25] died. His daughter Alianore [aged 1] succeeded 8th Baroness Marshal, 7th Baroness Morley.

In or before 1476 William Lovell Baron Marshal, Baron Morley [aged 48] and Alianore Morley 8th Baroness Marshal 7th Baroness Morley [aged 33] were married. He by marriage Baron Marshal, Baron Morley. They were third cousin once removed. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

On 23rd July 1476 William Lovell Baron Marshal, Baron Morley [aged 49] died. His son Henry succeeded 9th Baron Marshal, 8th Baron Morley. Elizabeth Pole Baroness Marshal and Morley [aged 8] by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley.

In or before 1481 William Parker Baron Marshal Baron Morley [aged 15] and Alice Lovell 10th Baroness Marshal 9th Baroness Morley [aged 13] were married. He by marriage Baron Marshal, Baron Morley.

In 1489 Henry Lovell 9th Baron Marshal 8th Baron Morley [aged 13] died without issue. His sister Alice [aged 22] succeeded 10th Baroness Marshal, 9th Baroness Morley. William Parker Baron Morley and Marshal by marriage Baron Marshal, Baron Morley.

On 23rd December 1518 Alice Lovell 10th Baroness Marshal 9th Baroness Morley [aged 51] died at Hallingbury Morley, Essex. Her son Henry [aged 37] succeeded 11th Baron Marshal, 10th Baron Morley. Alice St John Baroness Marshal Baroness Morley by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley.

Around 1550 Henry Parker 12th Baron Marshal 11th Baron Morley [aged 16] and Elizabeth Stanley Baroness and Morley [aged 17] were married. She by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley. She the daughter of Edward Stanley 3rd Earl of Derby [aged 40] and Dorothy Howard Countess Derby [aged 39]. They were half sixth cousins.

On 27th November 1556 Henry Parker 11th Baron Marshal 10th Baron Morley [aged 75] died at Great Hallingbury, Essex. His grandson Henry [aged 23] succeeded 12th Baron Marshal, 11th Baron Morley.

On 22nd October 1577 Henry Parker 12th Baron Marshal 11th Baron Morley [aged 44] died in Madrid [Map]. His son Edward [aged 27] succeeded 13th Baron Marshal, 12th Baron Morley. Elizabeth Stanley Baroness Marshal Morley [aged 19] by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley.

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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On 1st April 1618 Edward Parker 13th Baron Marshal 12th Baron Morley [aged 68] died. His son William [aged 43] succeeded 14th Baron Marshal, 13th Baron Morley. Cecily Stanley Baroness Marshal and Morley by marriage Baroness Marshal, Baroness Morley.

On 1st July 1622 William Parker 4th Baron Monteagle 14th Baron Marshal 13th Baron Morley [aged 47] died at Great Hallingbury, Essex. His son Henry [aged 22] succeeded 15th Baron Marshal, 14th Baron Morley, 5th Baron Monteagle.

On 10th May 1655 Henry Parker 15th Baron Marshal 14th Baron Morley 5th Baron Monteagle [aged 55] died. His son Thomas succeeded 16th Baron Marshal, 15th Baron Morley, 6th Baron Monteagle.

In 1686 Thomas Parker 16th Baron Marshal 15th Baron Morley 6th Baron Monteagle died. Baron Monteagle, Baron Marshal, Baron Morley abeyant between the descendants of his two aunts Catherine Parker and Elizabeth Parker [aged 89] who had married John Savage 2nd Earl Rivers and Edward Cranfield respectively.