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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Paternal Family Tree: Fox of Farley
Maternal Family Tree: Elizabeth Whittle 1696
On 8th December 1651 [his father] Stephen Fox (age 24) and [his mother] Elizabeth Whittle were married.
On 2nd January 1660 Charles Fox was born to [his father] Stephen Fox (age 32) and [his mother] Elizabeth Whittle in Brussels [Map]. His godfather was King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 29).
Before 1675 [his brother-in-law] Charles Cornwallis 3rd Baron Cornwallis (age 19) and [his sister] Elizabeth Fox Baroness Cornwallis were married at Westminster Abbey [Map]. She by marriage Baroness Cornwallis.
In 1679 Charles Fox (age 18) and Elizabeth Carr Trollope (age 18) were married. There was no issue from the marriage. She brought the Water Eaton estate, near Cricklade, and £6000 and/or £2000 each year to the marriage
On 8th December 1680 Charles Fox (age 20) was elected MP Eye in the interest of his brother-in-law Charles Cornwallis 3rd Baron Cornwallis (age 24). He appears to have been underage at the time.
On 28th February 1681 [his sister] Elizabeth Fox Baroness Cornwallis died.
In 1682 Charles Fox (age 21) was appointed Paymaster General to the Forces which office he held solely until 1685.
On 26th May 1685 Charles Fox (age 25) was elected MP Cricklade. He was re-elected in 1689, 1690 and 1695.
In 1690 Charles Fox (age 29) was appointed Receiver-General and Paymaster which office he held until 1698.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Calendar of the State Papers of William and Mary 1693 March. 22nd March 1693. Kensington. Warrant to [the same] to grant to Thomas, Lord Coningsby, and Charles Fox (age 33), receivers and paymasters-general in Ireland, sixpence in the pound on all moneys paid by them (provided it do not exceed the yearly sum of 6,250l.), in lieu of the allowances they at present receive for their fees and expenses. [Ibid.]
Calendar of the State Papers of William and Mary 1693 April. 6th April 1693. Whitehall. Proceedings upon the petition of Lieutenant-Colonel James Montaut. Shows that he was first captain in Colonel Du Cambon's regiment and could never have any account from his colonel of the money that was paid to the regiment, though it was often desired. He therefore prays that the said colonel be ordered to give him his accounts. ace to Charles Fox (age 33), esq. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 466.]
Calendar of the State Papers of William and Mary 1693 April. 28th April 1693. Whitehall. Proceedings upon the petition of Erasmus Trenshenberg. Shows that he was captain in Col. Groben's regiment in Ireland, and that there is due to him, thereupon, 977l. 18s. Referred to the Earl of Ranelagh and to Charles Fox (age 33), esq., paymasters of their Majesties' forces, to examine the allegations contained. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 2, p. 318.]
On 11th August 1696 [his mother] Elizabeth Whittle died. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Farley where she has a monument:, an elegant aedicule, grey and white marbles. Corinthian columns supporting a curved pediment. Flaming urn and lamps connected by garlands over. Within, a curtained niche revealing swathed bust of Dame Elizabeth Fox, died 1696. Gadrooned base. Inscription in Latin on shaped apron, terminating in conjoined putti.
In 1698 Charles Fox (age 37) was elected MP Salisbury. He was re-elected on 9th July 1701, in December 1701, 1702, 1705, 1708, 1710 and 31st August 1713 until his death on 21st September 1713.
In 1702 Charles Fox (age 41) was appointed Paymaster General to the Forces which office he held jointly until 1705.
In March 1703 [his wife] Elizabeth Carr Trollope (age 42) died.
On 11th July 1703 [his father] Stephen Fox (age 76) and [his step-mother] Christiana Hope were married.
In 21st September 1713 Charles Fox (age 53) died predeceasing his father. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Farley where he has a monument: marble aedicule, open segmental pediment on composite columns. Coloured arms in spandrel with garlands. Gadrooned base. Inscription in English in panel with reentrant corners with putti.
GrandFather: William Whittle of the City of London
Mother: Elizabeth Whittle
