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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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Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University is in Cambridge University.
In 1505 Margaret Beaufort Countess Richmond (age 61) founded Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.
In 1527 Nicholas Bacon (age 16) graduated from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.
In 1536 Bishop Edmund Allen (age 17) was elected Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.
In 1644 Robert Kemp 2nd Baronet (age 15) educated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.
From 1646 William Howard 3rd Baron Howard Escrick was educated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.
On 9th May 1732 Kenrick Clayton 2nd Baronet (age 19) was admitted to Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.
In 1768 Francis Fane (age 15) graduated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.
In 1801 Bishop James Bowstead was born. He was educated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University where he received BA in 1824 and DD in 1834.
In 1998 Carenza Lewis (age 34) was elected a visiting fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University, where she was a Senior Research Associate and Affiliated Lecturer.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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George St Paul 1st Baronet educated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.
Francis St John educated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.