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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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Frederick Collings Lukis is in Antiquaries.
Before 24th February 1788 [his father] Captain John Lukis (age 35) and [his mother] Sarah Collings (age 39) were married.
On 24th February 1788 Frederick Collings Lukis was born to [his father] Captain John Lukis (age 35) and [his mother] Sarah Collings (age 39) at La Grange, St Peter Port.
On 17th February 1813 Frederick Collings Lukis (age 24) and Elizabeth Collings (age 21) were married. They had three daughters and six sons. They were first cousins.
In 1816 [his mother] Sarah Collings (age 67) died.
On 8th April 1817 [his son] Reverend William Collins Lukis was born to Frederick Collings Lukis (age 29).
In 1832 [his father] Captain John Lukis (age 79) died.
Archaeological Journal Volume 1 Pages 222-232. Archaeological Journal/Volume 1/On the Primeval Antiquities of the Channel Islands by F. C. Lukis (age 55).
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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Archaeological Journal Volume 1 Pages 142-151. Observations on the Primeval Antiquities of the Channel Islands by F. C. Lukis (age 55)
On 28th April 1853 Frederick Collings Lukis (age 65) became a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society Volume 8 Pages 35-62. Happily, through the careful investigations of archaeologists in different countries, our knowledge of this subject is becoming pretty exact, as well as extensive. To Mr. Lukis (age 70) we are indebted for active and careful investigations in the Channel Islands, especially in the island of Guernsey, where he has brought to light much that may greatly assist us in forming just conclusions respecting other places where similarly constructed barrows have been discovered. So much mystery has hitherto hung over the stone chamber, and the ancient mound of earth which occasionally covers it, that much is due to those who have given to the world correct information as to the purposes for which they were designed. Mr. Lukis, with much labour, explored forty of these ancient sepulchral remains in the Channel Islands, and some in France and England, and says: I have found a very remarkable similarity pervading all, as though a definite architectural law had regulated their construction, and a precise plan had determined the mode of interment.... From numerous accounts which have reached us, we have reason to conclude that the same structures are to be found in most parts of the world." This being the testimony of a very careful investigator, we shall go on to see to what class of tumuli, and to what people, the curious sepulchre at Wellow may be referred.
On 11th April 1865 [his wife] Elizabeth Collings (age 74) died.
Frederick Lukis 1865. Archæological Notes Made By Captain Francis Dubois Lukis H.M's 64th Regiment During A Visit To Buxton Derbyshire In 1865 By Frederick C Lukis (age 78) FSA.
On 15th November 1871 Frederick Collings Lukis (age 83) died.
Father: Captain John Lukis
GrandFather: Unamed Father Collings
Mother: Sarah Collings