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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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Paternal Family Tree: Legge
Maternal Family Tree: Audrey Saunders 1551-1588
On 2nd March 1642 [his father] Colonel William Legge and [his mother] Elizabeth Washington (age 26) were married.
Around 1647 George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth was born to [his father] Colonel William Legge and [his mother] Elizabeth Washington (age 31).
In November 1667 George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth (age 20) and Barbara Archbold Baroness Dartmouth (age 17) were married.
On 13th October 1670 [his father] Colonel William Legge died at Minories. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Minories [Map].
On 28th May 1672 Philip Carteret (age 31) and Winston Churchill were killed at Solebay, Southwold [Map].
Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich (age 46) was killed. His son Edward (age 24) succeeded 2nd Earl Sandwich.
George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth (age 25) fought.
Charles Harbord (age 32) was killed. The inscription on his. Monument in Westminster Abbey [Map] reads... Sr. Charles Harbord Knt. his Majesties Surveyor General, and First Lieutenant of the Royall James, under the most noble and illustrious captain Edward, Earle of Sandwich, Vice Admirall of England, which after a terrible fight maintained to admiration against a squadron of the Holland fleet for above six houres, neere the Suffolk coast, having put off two fireships, at last being utterly dissabled and few of her men remaining unhurt, was by a third unfortunately set on fire: but he (though he swam well) neglected to save himselfe as some did, and out of the perfect love to that worthy lord (whom for many yeares he had constantly accompanyed in all his honourable imployments, and in all the engagements of the former warr) dyed with him at the age of XXXIII, much bewailed of his father whom he never offended, and much beloved of all for his knowne piety, vertue, loyalty, fortitude and fidelity.
Captain John Cox was killed in action.
Admiral John Holmes (age 32) fought as commander of Rupert.
The Gloucester took part.
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On 14th October 1672 [his son] William Legge 1st Earl Dartmouth was born to George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth (age 25) and [his wife] Barbara Archbold Baroness Dartmouth (age 22). He married July 1700 Anne Finch Countess Dartmouth, daughter of Heneage Finch 1st Earl Aylesford and Elizabeth Banks Countess Aylesford, and had issue.
In 1682 George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth (age 35) was created 1st Baron Dartmouth. [his wife] Barbara Archbold Baroness Dartmouth (age 32) by marriage Baroness Dartmouth.
On 3rd May 1682 the Duke of York (age 48) and his retinue including John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough (age 31) and George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth (age 35) were seen off on their journey north by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland from Margate Roads, Kent [Map]. James was possibly travelling to Edinburgh to collect his six months pregnant wife Mary of Modena (age 23) to ensure their child was born in England.
Before 1683 George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth (age 35) was appointed Admiral of the Fleet.
John Evelyn's Diary. 1st May 1683. I went to Blackheath [Map], to see the new fair, being the first procured by the Lord Dartmouth (age 36). This was the first day, pretended for the sale of cattle, but I think in truth to enrich the new tavern at the bowling-green, erected by Snape (age 39), his Majesty's (age 52) farrier, a man full of projects. There appeared nothing but an innumerable assembly of drinking people from London, peddlars, etc., and I suppose it too near London to be of any great use to the country.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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John Evelyn's Diary. 11th June 1683. The [his son] Lord Dartmouth (age 10) was elected Master of the Trinity House; son to George Legge (age 36), late Master of the Ordnance, and one of the grooms of the bedchamber; a great favorite of the Duke's (age 49), an active and understanding gentleman in sea affairs.
John Evelyn's Diary. 26th May 1684. Lord Dartmouth (age 37) was chosen Master of the Trinity House, newly return'd with the fleete from blowing up and demolishing Tangier. In the sermon preach'd on this occasion, Dr. Can observ'd that, in the 27th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, the casting anchor out of the fore-ship had been cavill'd at as betraying total Ignorance: that it is very true our seamen do not do so, but in the Mediterranean their ships were built differently from ours, and to this day it was the practice to do so there.
In 1685 George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth (age 38) was appointed Constable of the Tower of London.
In 1688 [his mother] Elizabeth Washington (age 72) died.
Before 25th December 1688 [his son-in-law] Philip Musgrave (age 27) and [his daughter] Mary Legge were married.
In July 1691 George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth (age 44) was imprisoned at Tower of London [Map].
On 25th October 1691 George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth (age 44) died at Tower of London [Map]. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Minories [Map]. His son William Legge (age 19) succeeded 2nd Baron Dartmouth.
In 1718 [his former wife] Barbara Archbold Baroness Dartmouth (age 68) died.
[his daughter] Mary Legge was born to George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth and Barbara Archbold Baroness Dartmouth. She married before 25th December 1688 Philip Musgrave, son of Christopher Musgrave 4th Baronet and Mary Cogan, and had issue.
GrandFather: Edward Legge 
Father: Colonel William Legge
Great x 1 Grandfather: Percy Walshe
GrandMother: Mary Walshe
George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Washington
Great x 3 Grandfather: Lawrence Washington
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Washington
Great x 1 Grandfather: Lawrence Washington
GrandFather: Willam Washington
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Butler 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Butler
Mother: Elizabeth Washington
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Villiers 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Villiers
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Villiers of Brooksby Leicestershire
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Villiers of Brokesby
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Clarke
Great x 2 Grandmother: Collette Clarke
GrandMother: Anne Villiers
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Saunders of Harrington Northamptonshire
Great x 1 Grandmother: Audrey Saunders