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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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MP Lincolnshire is in Member Parliament.
In 1539 John Heneage (age 54) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1545 Robert Tyrwhitt Master (age 42) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1614 Peregrine Bertie (age 30) was appointed MP Lincolnshire.
In 1614 George Manners 7th Earl of Rutland (age 34) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1625 John Wray 2nd Baronet (age 38) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1626 William Armine 1st Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1628 William Armine 1st Baronet (age 34) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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In 1628 John Wray 2nd Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In April 1640 Edward Hussey 1st Baronet (age 54) was elected MP Lincolnshire in the Short Parliament.
In April 1640 John Wray 2nd Baronet (age 53) was elected MP Lincolnshire during the Short Parliament.
In November 1640 John Wray 2nd Baronet (age 53) was elected MP Lincolnshire during the Long Parliament.
In 1653 Richard Cust 1st Baronet (age 30) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1654 John Wray 3rd Baronet (age 34) was elected MP Lincolnshire during the First Protectorate Parliament.
In 1685 Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet (age 46) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1689 Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet (age 50) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1690 Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet (age 51) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1695 Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet (age 56) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1699 Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 26) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
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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In 1708 Peregrine Bertie 2nd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (age 21) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1727 Thomas Lumley-Saunderson 3rd Earl Scarborough (age 36) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1761 Brownlow Bertie 5th Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (age 31) was elected MP Lincolnshire.
In 1796 Gilbert Heathcote 4th Baronet (age 22) was appointed MP Lincolnshire.
In 1802 Charles Chaplin (age 42) was elected MP Lincolnshire which seat he held until his death in 1816.
In 1816 William Cust (age 28) was elected MP Lincolnshire.