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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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Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes was born to [his father] Lambert Guideschi Duke Spoleto and [his mother] Itta Unknown Duchess Spoleto.
Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes and Tetrada Carolingian Countess Nantes were married. He the son of Lambert Guideschi Duke Spoleto and Itta Unknown Duchess Spoleto.
In 818 [his father] Lambert Guideschi Duke Spoleto was created I Count Nantes.
In 834 [his father] Lambert Guideschi Duke Spoleto was created Duke Spoleto.
In 836 [his father] Lambert Guideschi Duke Spoleto died.
In 836 Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes succeeded II Count Nantes. Tetrada Carolingian Countess Nantes by marriage Countess Nantes.
On 25th June 841 Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes fought at the Battle of Fontenoy.
On 24th May 843 the Battle of Blain aka Messac was a battle between Brittany and the County of Nantes over control of Nantes which, at that time, was controlled by the Frankish Kingdom. The Franks were defeated.
Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes commanded the Breton army.
Renaud Count of Herbauges, Poitiers and Nantes, who commanded the army of Nantes, was killed the following day.
On 22nd November 845 Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes fought at Redon during the Battle of Ballon.
On 22nd August 851 Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes fought at Grand Fougeray during the Battle of Jengland.
In 852 Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes was killed by Gauzbert Rorgonide I Count Maine.
GrandFather: Guy Guideschi
Father: Lambert Guideschi Duke Spoleto
Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes
Mother: Itta Unknown Duchess Spoleto