The History of William Marshal, Earl of Chepstow and Pembroke, Regent of England. Book 1 of 2, Lines 1-10152.

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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Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland, Alnwick Region, North-East England, British Isles [Map]

Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland is in Brinkburn, Northumberland, Priories in England.

Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map]. Exterior.

Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map]. Windows.

Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map]. Grave Slabs.

Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map]. Interior.

Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map]. Doors.

Around 1135 Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map] was founded as an Augustinian priory by William Bertram, Baron of Mitford next to the River Coquet.

Around 1180 Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map] became an independent house, and the building of the monastic church was commenced.

After 29th November 1483 Bishop William Dudley [deceased] was buried at Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map]. His gravestone was found during reconstruction work in the 19th Century.

In 1536 Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map] was dissolved falling into the category of those with an income of less than £200 each year; in 1535 the priory's value had been recorded as £69. After the dissolution the estate was mainly owned by the Fenwick family.

After 26th March 1888. Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map]. Grave of Cadogan Hodgson Cadogan [deceased].

Cadogan Hodgson Cadogan: In 1827 he was born to William Hodgson Cadogan. On 21st December 1847 he and Isabella Mary Smith were married. On 26th March 1888 he died.

The History of William Marshal, Earl of Chepstow and Pembroke, Regent of England. Book 1 of 2, Lines 1-10152.

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.

Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.

In 1983 Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland [Map] was used as the location for the Edmund Blackadder's consecration at Canterbury Cathedral in Blackadder Series 1 Episode 1.