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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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Earl Monmouth is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically.
Earl Monmouth is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
1626. Robert Carey 1st Earl Monmouth (age 66) created.
12th April 1639. Son Henry Carey 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 43) succeeded.
12th June 1661. Henry Carey 2nd Earl Monmouth extinct.
In 1626 Robert Carey 1st Earl Monmouth (age 66) was created 1st Earl Monmouth. Elizabeth Trevannion Countess Monmouth (age 63) by marriage Countess Monmouth.
On 12th April 1639 Robert Carey 1st Earl Monmouth (age 79) died. His son Henry (age 43) succeeded 2nd Earl Monmouth. Martha Cranfield Countess Monmouth (age 38) by marriage Countess Monmouth.
On 12th June 1661 Henry Carey 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 65) died at Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Earl Monmouth extinct.
Earl Monmouth is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
9th April 1689. Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth (age 31) created. See Coronation William III and Mary II.
25th October 1735. Grandson Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 27) succeeded.
1st August 1779. Son Charles Henry Mordaunt 5th Earl Peterborough 3rd Earl Monmouth (age 21) succeeded.
16th June 1814. Charles Henry Mordaunt 5th Earl Peterborough 3rd Earl Monmouth extinct.
On 9th April 1689 a number of new peers were created at the Coronation William III and Mary II...
Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton (age 59) was created 1st Duke Bolton.
Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth (age 31) was created 1st Earl Monmouth. Carey Fraser Countess Peterborough and Monmouth (age 29) by marriage Countess Monmouth.
Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg (age 62) was created 1st Earl Fauconberg. Mary Cromwell Countess Fauconberg (age 52) by marriage Countess Fauconberg.
William Bentinck 1st Earl of Portland (age 39) was created 1st Earl of Portland.
Before 1735 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 26) and Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth were married. She by marriage Countess Peterborough, Countess Monmouth.
On 25th October 1735 Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth (age 77) died. His grandson Charles (age 27) succeeded 4th Earl Peterborough, 2nd Earl Monmouth, 9th Baron Mordaunt, 3rd Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon, 3rd Baron Mordaunt of Reigate.
In 1755 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 47) and Robiana Brown were married. She by marriage Countess Peterborough, Countess Monmouth.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 1st August 1779 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 71) died. His son Charles (age 21) succeeded 5th Earl Peterborough, 3rd Earl Monmouth, 10th Baron Mordaunt, 4th Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon, 4th Baron Mordaunt of Reigate.
On 16th June 1814 Charles Henry Mordaunt 5th Earl Peterborough 3rd Earl Monmouth (age 56) died. Earl Peterborough, Earl Monmouth, Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon, Baron Mordaunt of Reigate extinct. His half sister Mary (age 75) succeeded 11th Baroness Mordaunt.