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: Hobart
On 21st April 1590 [his father] Henry Hobart 1st Baronet (age 30) and [his mother] Dorothy Bell Lady Hobart were married.
On 19th April 1593 John Hobart 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] Henry Hobart 1st Baronet (age 33) and [his mother] Dorothy Bell Lady Hobart in Norwich, Norfolk [Map].
On 10th November 1611 John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 18) was knighted.
In June 1614 John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 21) and Philippa Sidney (age 19) were married. She the daughter of Robert Sidney 1st Earl of Leicester (age 50) and Barbara Gamage Countess Leicester (age 51).
In 1615 [his brother-in-law] Robert Sidney 2nd Earl of Leicester (age 19) and Dorothy Percy Countess Leicester (age 17) were married. She the daughter of Henry "Wizard Earl" Percy 9th Earl of Northumberland (age 50) and Dorothy Devereux Countess Northumberland (age 51). He the son of [his father-in-law] Robert Sidney 1st Earl of Leicester (age 51) and [his mother-in-law] Barbara Gamage Countess Leicester (age 52). They were fifth cousin once removed.
Before 1620 [his daughter] Dorothy Hobart was born to John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 26) and [his future wife] Frances Egerton Lady Hobart. She married before 25th February 1663 her fourth cousin William Crofts 1st Baron Crofts.
In 1620 [his wife] Philippa Sidney (age 25) died.
In 1621 John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 27) was elected MP Cambridge.
In February 1621 John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 27) and Frances Egerton Lady Hobart were married. She the daughter of John Egerton 1st Earl Bridgewater (age 42) and Frances Stanley Countess Bridgewater (age 38).
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In 1624 John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 30) was elected MP Lostwithiel which seat he held until 1625.
On 29th December 1625 [his father] Henry Hobart 1st Baronet (age 65) died. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Blickling [Map]. His son John (age 32) succeeded 2nd Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk. [his wife] Frances Egerton Lady Hobart by marriage Lady Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.
In 1626 John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Norfolk in the Long Parliament which seat he held until his death.
In 1626 John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Brackley.
Before 1633 David Cecil 3rd Earl Exeter (age 32) and [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Egerton Countess Exeter were married. She the daughter of [his father-in-law] John Egerton 1st Earl Bridgewater (age 53) and [his mother-in-law] Frances Stanley Countess Bridgewater (age 49).
On or before 12th October 1635 [his daughter] Philippa Hobart was born to John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 42) and [his wife] Frances Egerton Lady Hobart. She was bvaptised on 12th October 1635 at St Andrew's Church, Blickling [Map]. She married 1647 her first cousin John Hobart 3rd Baronet.
On 6th July 1640 William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 74) died. His nephew David (age 40) succeeded 3rd Earl Exeter, 4th Baron Burghley. [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Egerton Countess Exeter by marriage Countess Exeter.
In 1641 [his brother-in-law] John Egerton 2nd Earl Bridgewater (age 17) and Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater (age 14) were married. She the daughter of William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (age 48) and Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne (age 49). He the son of [his father-in-law] John Egerton 1st Earl Bridgewater (age 62) and [his mother-in-law] Frances Stanley Countess Bridgewater. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward IV of England.
In 1647 [his son-in-law] John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 18) and [his daughter] Philippa Hobart (age 11) were married. They were first cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.
On 20th April 1647 John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 54) died. His nephew [his son-in-law] John (age 19) succeeded 3rd Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.
In 1664 [his former wife] Frances Egerton Lady Hobart died.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Miles Hobart 
GrandFather: Thomas Hobart
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Blennerhassett
Great x 1 Grandmother: Helen Blennerhasset
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Tyndale
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Tyndale
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Yelverton
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Yelverton
Father: Henry Hobart 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Hare
GrandMother: Audrey Hare
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Wayte of Tittleshall
Great x 1 Grandmother: Alice Wayte
GrandFather: Robert Bell
Mother: Dorothy Bell Lady Hobart
Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Beaupre of Beaupre Hall in Outwell
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edmonde Beaupré of Beaupré Hall Norfolk
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Fotheringay
GrandMother: Dorothie Beaupré