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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In 1897 Emil Fuchs (age 30) moved to London where he was tutored by John Singer Sargent (age 40).
1901. Emil Fuchs (age 34). "Lady in Black".
1901. Emil Fuchs (age 34). "The Flower Girl"
1901. Monument at St Michael's Church, Coxwold, North Yorkshire [Map] to George Wombwell and Stephen Frederick Wombwell (age 34), only sons of George Orby Wombwell 4th Baronet (age 68), who both died on active service. Sculpted by Emil Fuchs (age 34).
George Wombwell: In 1865 he was born to George Orby Wombwell 4th Baronet and Julia Sarah Alice Child-Villiers Lady Wombwell. In 1889 George Wombwell died at Meerut in India on active service.
Stephen Frederick Wombwell: In 1867 he was born to George Orby Wombwell 4th Baronet and Julia Sarah Alice Child-Villiers Lady Wombwell. In 1901 Stephen Frederick Wombwell died of enteric fever at Vryburg in South Africa during the Second Boer War while serving as a captain with the Imperial Yeomanry.
1904. Emil Fuchs (age 37). Portrait of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom (age 62).
1905. Emil Fuchs (age 38). Self-Portrait.
1906. Emil Fuchs (age 39). Portrait of Freeman Thomas Freeman.
Around 1906. Emil Fuchs (age 39). Emily Post.
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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Around 1906. Emil Fuchs (age 39). "Lady in Blue" aka Mrs. Edward R. Thomas.
1911. Emil Fuchs (age 44). Portrait of Prince Francis of Teck.
Prince Francis of Teck: On 9th January 1870 he was born to Francis Teck and Princess Mary Adelaide Hanover. He a great grandson of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland. On 22nd October 1910 Prince Francis of Teck died.
1915. Emil Fuchs (age 48). Portrait of Mrs Olga Myers.
In 1924 Emil Fuchs (age 57) became as US Citizen.
1925. Emil Fuchs (age 58). "A Young Juno" aka Miss Ellen Kamerly.
In 1928 Emil Fuchs (age 61) had surgery for cancer.
Before 1929. Emil Fuchs (age 62). Portrait of Joseph Duveen 1st Baron Duveen (age 59).
Joseph Duveen 1st Baron Duveen: On 14th October 1869 he was born. On 31st July 1889 he and Elsie Salomon were married. Dollar Princess. On 25th May 1939 he died.
On 13th January 1929 Emil Fuchs (age 62) committed suicide by shooting himself at the Hotel des Artistes in New York.
