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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All Saints' Church, Strelley is in Strelley, Nottinghamshire, Churches in Nottinghamshire.
In 1390 Sampson Strelley was buried at All Saints' Church, Strelley [Map]. Monument to Sampson and Elizabeth Hercy. Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Finely made in Chellaston alabaster. The detail of the mail incomplete. Bascinet, no orle, moustache. Great helm with Saracen's Head Crest, strangled as denoted by the tongue out. Extended mantling. She wearing an early form of Crespine Headress. Holding Hands. Chest with Angels with Rounded Wings holding Shields. Angels Supporting Pillow. Bedesmen. Dogs chewing at her dress with Studded Collar.
Sampson Strelley: Sampson Strelley and Elizabeth Hercy were married. he was born to Robert Strelley. In 1390 Sampson Strelley died.
Elizabeth Hercy: In 1405 she died. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Strelley [Map].
In 1405 Elizabeth Hercy died. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Strelley [Map].
After 22nd January 1502 John Strelley (deceased) was buried at All Saints' Church, Strelley [Map]. Monument to John Strelley and Sanchia Willoughby (age 50). Fluted Period. Described as the finest alabaster monument in the country. Chellaston alabaster. Bobbed hair to the shoulder. Feet resting on a Lion, two fine Bedesmen, one male, one female;possibly Harpur and Moorecock of Burton on Trent. Great helm with Saracen's Head Crest, strangled as denoted by the tongue out. Extended mantling. Four arms above the effigies represent, from left to right: Strelley impaled Kempe - his father Robert Strelley and his mother Isabel Kempe, Strelley Arms impaled Willoughby - John and his wife, Strelley impaled Pierrepoint - John's paternal great-grandfather Nicholas Strelley and great-grandmother Elizabeth Pierrepoint.
Around May 1533 Sanchia Willoughby (age 81) died at Strelley, Nottinghamshire. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Strelley [Map].
Around 1734 Reverend William Goodday (age 25) was appointed Rector of All Saints' Church, Strelley [Map].
On 15th July 1766 Ruth Unknown died. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Strelley [Map].
On 21st May 1788 Reverend William Goodday (age 79) died. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Strelley [Map].