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 24th January 1674 Bishop Thomas Tanner was born at Market Lavington, Wiltshire.
In 1701 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 26) and Rose Moore (age 20) were married. She the daughter of Bishop John Moore (age 55) and Rose Butler.
In 1706 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 31) was appointed Rector of Thorpe, Norwich.
On 15th March 1706 [his wife] Rose Moore (age 25) died. She was buried in Norwich Cathedral [Map] under a white marble tablet with an inscription to her memory.
In 1713 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 38) became Canon of Ely Cathedral [Map].
Before 11th June 1718 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 44) and Frances Preston (age 40) were married.
On 11th June 1718 [his wife] Frances Preston (age 40) died. She was buried on the south side of the bishop's chapel in Norwich Cathedral [Map].
In 1724 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 49) became Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].
The London Gazette 7069. Whitehall, February 29 [1731]. His Majesty has been pleased to grant unto John Baron, Master of Arts, the Archdeaconry of Norfolk, void by the Promotion of the Right Reverend Father in God Dr. Thomas Tanner (age 57) to the Bishoprick of St. Asaph.
His Majesty has been pleased to confer the Dignity of a Baronet of Great Britain upon Robert Brown of the City and Liberty of Westminster, Esq;. [Note. Created with a special remainder to his brothers.]
On 23rd January 1732 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 57) was appointed Bishop of St Asaph.
This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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In May 1733 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 59) and Elizabeth Scottowe of Thorpe by Norwich were married.
On 14th December 1735 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 61) died.
Vesta Monumenta. 1736. Plate 1.45. Portrait of Thomas Tanner, Bishop of Asaph. Engraving by George Vertue (age 52) after a portrait of Tanner painted by an unknown artist
On 1st May 1771 [his former wife] Elizabeth Scottowe of Thorpe by Norwich died.
[his son] Thomas Tanner was born to Bishop Thomas Tanner and Frances Preston. He married January 1743 Mary Potter.