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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Earl Gosford is in Earl Ireland.
In February 1806 Arthur Acheson 1st Earl Gosford [aged 61] was created 1st Earl Gosford. Millicent Pole Countess Gosford [aged 56] by marriage Countess Gosford.
On 14th January 1807 Arthur Acheson 1st Earl Gosford [aged 62] died. His son Archibald [aged 30] succeeded 2nd Earl Gosford. Mary Sparrow Countess Gosford [aged 29] by marriage Countess Gosford.
On 27th March 1849 Archibald Acheson 2nd Earl Gosford [aged 72] died. His son Archibald [aged 42] succeeded 3rd Earl Gosford. Theodosia Brabazon Countess Gosford [aged 38] by marriage Countess Gosford.
On 15th June 1864 Archibald Acheson 3rd Earl Gosford [aged 57] died. His son Archibald [aged 22] succeeded 4th Earl Gosford.
On 10th August 1876 Archibald Brabazon Sparrow Acheson 4th Earl Gosford [aged 35] and Louisa Augusta Beatrice Montagu Countess Gosford [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Countess Gosford. She the daughter of William Drogo Montagu 7th Duke Manchester [aged 52] and Louisa Vonalten Duchess Devonshire and Manchester [aged 44]. He the son of Archibald Acheson 3rd Earl Gosford and Theodosia Brabazon Countess Gosford. They were half second cousin once removed.
On 11th April 1922 Archibald Brabazon Sparrow Acheson 4th Earl Gosford [aged 80] died. His son Archibald [aged 44] succeeded 5th Earl Gosford.