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 1801 Bishop James Bowstead was born. He was educated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University where he received BA in 1824 and DD in 1834.
In 1837 Bishop James Bowstead (age 36) was appointed Rector of All Saints Church, Rettendon.
On 13th July 1838 Bishop James Bowstead (age 37) was elected Bishop of Sodor and Man by Queen Victoria (age 19).
On 22nd July 1838 Bishop James Bowstead (age 37) was consecrated Bishop of Sodor and Man by Archbishop William Howley (age 72).
On 23rd January 1840 Bishop James Bowstead (age 39) was translated to Bishop of Lichfield.
Before 11th October 1843. Martin Archer Shee (age 73). Portrait of Bishop James Bowstead (age 42).
On 11th October 1843 Bishop James Bowstead (age 42) died from a fall from a horse. Monument at Holy Trinity Church, Eccleshall [Map].
