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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Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically, Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
1628. John Conyers 1st Baronet (age 29) created.
December 1664. Son Christopher Conyers 2nd Baronet (age 43) succeeded.
12th October 1693. Son John Conyers 3rd Baronet (age 49) succeeded.
14th September 1719. Son Baldwin Conyers 4th Baronet (age 39) succeeded.
17th April 1731. Second Cousin Ralph Conyers 5th Baronet (age 33) succeeded.
22nd November 1767. Son Blakiston Conyers 6th Baronet (age 39) succeeded.
November 1791. Brother Nicholas Conyers 7th Baronet (age 62) succeeded.
1796. Son George Conyers 8th Baronet succeeded.
1800. Uncle Thomas Conyers 9th Baronet (age 69) succeeded.
1810. Thomas Conyers 9th Baronet extinct.
In 1628 John Conyers 1st Baronet (age 29) was created 1st Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham.
In December 1664 John Conyers 1st Baronet (age 65) died. His son Christopher (age 43) succeeded 2nd Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham.
On 12th October 1693 Christopher Conyers 2nd Baronet (age 72) died. His son John (age 49) succeeded 3rd Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham.
On 14th September 1719 John Conyers 3rd Baronet (age 75) died. His son Baldwin (age 39) succeeded 4th Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham.
On 17th April 1731 Baldwin Conyers 4th Baronet (age 51) died. His second cousin Ralph (age 33) succeeded 5th Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham. Jane Blakiston Lady Conyers by marriage Lady Conyers of Horden in County Durham.
On 22nd November 1767 Ralph Conyers 5th Baronet (age 70) died. His son Blakiston (age 39) succeeded 6th Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham.
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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In November 1791 Blakiston Conyers 6th Baronet (age 63) died. His brother Nicholas (age 62) succeeded 7th Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham.
In 1796 Nicholas Conyers 7th Baronet (age 67) died. His son George succeeded 8th Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham.
In 1800 George Conyers 8th Baronet died. He had spent the family fortune leaving nothing but the title. His uncle Thomas (age 69) succeeded 9th Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham.
In 1810 Thomas Conyers 9th Baronet (age 79) died. Baronet Conyers of Horden in County Durham extinct.