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: Gladstone
On 20th April 1800 [his father] John Gladstone 1st Baronet [aged 35] and [his mother] Anne MacKenzie Robertson [aged 28] were married at St Peter's Church, Liverpool.
On 29th December 1809 William Ewart Gladstone was born to [his father] John Gladstone 1st Baronet [aged 45] and [his mother] Anne MacKenzie Robertson [aged 37] at 62 Rodney Street, Liverpool [Map].
In 1835 [his mother] Anne MacKenzie Robertson [aged 63] died.
On 25th July 1839 William Ewart Gladstone [aged 29] and Catherine Glynne [aged 27] were married.
On 3rd June 1840 [his son] William Henry Gladstone was born to William Ewart Gladstone [aged 30] and [his wife] Catherine Glynne [aged 28]. He married 30th September 1875 Gertrude Stuart and had issue.
On 4th April 1844 [his son] Reverend Stephen Edward Gladstone was born to William Ewart Gladstone [aged 34] and [his wife] Catherine Glynne [aged 32]. He married 29th January 1885 Annie Crosthwaite Wilson and had issue.
On 28th August 1849 [his daughter] Helen Gladstone was born to William Ewart Gladstone [aged 39] and [his wife] Catherine Glynne [aged 37].
On 7th December 1851 [his father] John Gladstone 1st Baronet [aged 86] died. His son [his brother] Thomas [aged 47] succeeded 2nd Baronet Gladstone of Fasque and Balfour in Kincardineshire.
On 2nd April 1852 [his son] Henry Neville Gladstone 1st Baron Gladstone was born to William Ewart Gladstone [aged 42] and [his wife] Catherine Glynne [aged 40]. He married 30th January 1890 Maud Ernestine Rendel.
On 7th January 1854 [his son] Herbert Gladstone 1st Viscount Gladstone was born to William Ewart Gladstone [aged 44] and [his wife] Catherine Glynne [aged 42]. He married 1901 Dorothy Mary Viscountess Gladstone, daughter of Richard Horner Paget 1st Baronet and Caroline Isabel Surtees.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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1859. George Frederick Watts [aged 41]. Portrait of William Ewart Gladstone [aged 49].
On 17th June 1874 [his brother-in-law] Stephen Glynne 9th Baronet [aged 66] collapsed and died outside Bishopsgate railway station. He was buried at the Church of St Deiniol, Hawarden, Flintshire. He was unmarried. Baronet Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter in Oxfordshire extinct. His estates, including Hawarden Castle [Map], were inherited by William Henry Gladstone [aged 34], eldest son of his sister Catherine Glynne [aged 62].
Church of St Deiniol, Hawarden, Flintshire. Recumbent effigy by Matthew Noble [aged 57] in a tomb recess designed by John Douglas.
Stephen Glynne 9th Baronet: On 22nd September 1807 he was born to Stephen Richard Glynne 8th Baronet and Mary Griffin. On 5th March 1815 Stephen Richard Glynne 8th Baronet died in Nice, France. His son Stephen succeeded 9th Baronet Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter in Oxfordshire.
William Henry Gladstone: On 3rd June 1840 he was born to William Ewart Gladstone and Catherine Glynne. On 30th September 1875 William Henry Gladstone and Gertrude Stuart were married. On 4th July 1891 William Henry Gladstone died.
Catherine Glynne: In 1812 she was born to Stephen Richard Glynne 8th Baronet and Mary Griffin. On 25th July 1839 William Ewart Gladstone and she were married. In 1900 Catherine Glynne died.
On 30th September 1875 [his son] William Henry Gladstone [aged 35] and [his daughter-in-law] Gertrude Stuart [aged 25] were married.
1883. Marble bust of William Ewart Gladstone [aged 73] by Edward Onslow Ford [aged 30]. In the collection of the Lady Lever Art Gallery [Map].
1883. William Ewart Gladstone [aged 73] by Edward Onslow Ford [aged 30]. In the collection of the Lady Lever Art Gallery [Map].
On 29th January 1885 [his son] Reverend Stephen Edward Gladstone [aged 40] and [his daughter-in-law] Annie Crosthwaite Wilson [aged 20] were married.
On 30th January 1890 [his son] Henry Neville Gladstone 1st Baron Gladstone [aged 37] and [his daughter-in-law] Maud Ernestine Rendel [aged 24] were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
On 4th July 1891 [his son] William Henry Gladstone [aged 51] died.
On 19th May 1898 William Ewart Gladstone [aged 88] died at Hawarden Castle [Map].
In 1900 [his former wife] Catherine Glynne [aged 88] died.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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After 1900. The Gladstone Chapel, Church of St Deniol. Monument to William Ewart Gladstone and [his former wife] Catherine Glynne [deceased].
GrandFather: Thomas Gladstones
Father: John Gladstone 1st Baronet
GrandFather: Andrew Robertson
Mother: Anne MacKenzie Robertson