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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On 23rd June 1561 Stephen Bachiler was born.
On 17th November 1581 Stephen Bachiler (age 20) was educated at St John's College, Oxford University.
In 1586 Stephen Bachiler (age 24) graduated at St John's College, Oxford University.
Around 1590 Stephen Bachiler (age 28) and Ann Bates were married.
In 1623 Stephen Bachiler (age 61) and Christian Weare were married.
Before 1627 [his wife] Christian Weare died.
In 1627 Stephen Bachiler (age 65) and Helena Mason (age 43) were married. The difference in their ages was 22 years.
In 1636 Stephen Bachiler (age 74) moved to Newbury Massachusetts.
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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Before 3rd May 1647 [his wife] Helena Mason (age 63) died.
In 1653 Stephen Bachiler (age 91) returned at England.
On 28th October 1656 Stephen Bachiler (age 95) died. He was buried at New Churchyard St Botolph's without Bishopgate.
[his daughter] Ann Bachiler was born to Stephen Bachiler and Ann Bates.
[his son] Samuel Bachiler was born to Stephen Bachiler and Ann Bates.
[his son] Stephen Bachiler was born to Stephen Bachiler and Ann Bates.
[his daughter] Theodate Bachiler was born to Stephen Bachiler and Ann Bates. She married Christopher Hussey and had issue.
[his daughter] Mary Bachiler was born to Stephen Bachiler and Helena Mason. She married Richard Dummer and had issue.
[his daughter] Deborah Bachiler was born to Stephen Bachiler and Ann Bates.
[his son] Nathaniel Bachiler was born to Stephen Bachiler and Ann Bates.