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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In 1586 George Lyttelton (age 44) was elected MP Droitwich.
In 1604 John Brace (age 26) was elected MP Droitwich.
In 1614 Edwin Sandes (age 23) was elected MP Droitwich.
In April 1640 Samuel Sandes (age 24) was elected MP Droitwich.
Thomas Jermyn (age 67) was elected MP Cambridge University.
Thomas Jermyn (age 23) was elected MP Corfe Castle, Dorset.
Henry Jermyn 1st Earl St Albans (age 35) was elected MP Corfe Castle, Dorset.
John Jennings was elected MP St Albans.
Ambrose Browne 1st Baronet was elected MP Surrey.
John Curzon 1st Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Derbyshire.
George Fane of Burston (age 59) was elected MP Maidstone.
In November 1640 Samuel Sandes (age 25) was elected MP Droitwich in the Long Parliament.
In January 1659 Edward Salwey (age 56) was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until April 1659.
In 1660 Samuel Sandes (age 44) was elected MP Droitwich in the Convention Parliament.
In April 1660 Thomas Coventry 1st Earl Coventry (age 31) was elected MP Droitwich during the Convention Parliament.
In 1661 Samuel Sandes (age 45) was elected MP Droitwich in the Convention Parliament.
In 1681 Samuel Sandes (age 65) was elected MP Droitwich in the Cavalier Parliament.
In 1685 Samuel Sandes (age 69) was elected MP Droitwich in the Convention Parliament.
In 1708 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys (age 38) was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until 20th July 1725.
On 31st January 1726 Thomas Winnington (age 29) was elected MP Droitwich at a by-election. He was returned unopposed in 1727 and 1734.
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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In 1741 Thomas Winnington (age 44) was elected MP Droitwich and MP Worcester; he chose to sit for Worcester.
In 1747 Francis Winnington of Broadway (age 42) was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until 1754.
In 1774 Andrew Foley (age 26) was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held for forty-two years until his death on 28 Jul 1816.
In 1777 Edward Winnington 2nd Baronet (age 27) was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until 1805.
In 1805 Thomas Foley (age 26) was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until 1807.
In 1807 Thomas Winnington 3rd Baronet (age 27) was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until 1816.
In 1819 Thomas Foley (age 40) was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until his death on 11 Jan 1822.
In 1831 Thomas Winnington 3rd Baronet (age 51) was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until 1832.
In 1847 Edwin Sandys 2nd Baron Sandes was elected MP Droitwich.