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 13th August 1837 Bishop John Wogan Festing was born to [his father] Richard Grindall Festing and [his mother] Eliza Mammatt at Brook House, Stourton.
In 1860 Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 22) was ordained deacon, and priest the following year, and subsequently served as curate of Christ Church, Westminster, London, from 1860 to 1873.
In 1860 Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 22) was awarded BA by Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1863 Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 25) was appointed Assistant Honorary Secretary, Universities' Mission to Central Africa which office he held until 1882.
In 1873 Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 35) was appointed vicar of St Luke's Church, Berwick Street, close to Seven Dials.
On 19th May 1878 Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 40) was appointed vicar of Christ Church, Albany Street.
In 1882 Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 44) was appointed Treasurer, Universities' Mission to Central Africa which office he held until 1890.
In 1887 Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 49) was appointed Rural Dean of St Pancras.
On 26th June 1888 Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 50) was appointed Prebendary of Brondesbury in St Paul's Cathedral.
On 24th June 1890 Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 52) was appointed Bishop of St Albans. The diocese had been created in 1877 and had only had one bishop before Festing.
Before 28th December 1902. Photograph of Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 65). He was buried at St Albans Cathedral [Map].
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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On 28th December 1902 Bishop John Wogan Festing (age 65) died unmarried at 21 Endsleigh Street, Bloomsbury.
Father: Richard Grindall Festing
GrandFather: Edward Mammatt of Ashby de la Zouche
Mother: Eliza Mammatt