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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Maternal Family Tree: Countess Palatine Caroline of Zweibrücken 1721-1774
On 15th July 1774 [her father] Prince Charles Louis of Baden (age 19) and [her mother] Princess Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt (age 20) were married. They were half first cousins.
On 12th March 1781 Queen Fredrika Dorotea Vilhelmina was born to [her father] Prince Charles Louis of Baden (age 26) and [her mother] Princess Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt (age 26). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
On 29th March 1792 Gustav III King Sweden (age 46) was assassinated. [her future husband] King Gustav IV of Sweden (age 13) succeeded King Sweden.
The assassination of the king was enacted on the 16th of March 1792 at a masked ball at the Royal Opera House in Stockholm at midnight. Gustav had arrived earlier that evening to enjoy a dinner in the company of friends. During dinner, he received an anonymous letter that described a threat to his life written by the colonel of the Life Guards Carl Pontus Lilliehorn. After dinner the King continued through a corridor leading from the foyer towards the opera stage where the dancing took place. Anckarström took out the pistol from his left inner pocket, then either he or Ribbing pulled the trigger with the gun in Anckarström's hand. The king was carried back to his quarters, and the exits of the Opera were sealed. Anckarström was arrested the following morning and immediately confessed to the murder. The king had not been shot dead; he was alive and continued to function as head of state. However, the wound became infected, and on 29 March 1792. Gustav's funeral took place on 14 May 1792 at Riddarholmskyrkan.
In 1797 King Gustav IV of Sweden (age 18) and Queen Fredrika Dorotea Vilhelmina (age 15) were married. She by marriage Queen Sweden. He the son of Gustav III King Sweden (age 50) and Queen Sophia of Sweden (age 50). They were fifth cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland.
On 16th December 1801 [her father] Prince Charles Louis of Baden (age 46) died.
On 19th June 1804 [her brother-in-law] Louis Hesse Darmstadt II Grand Duke (age 26) and [her sister] Princess Wilhelmine Baden (age 15) were married. She by marriage Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine. They were first cousins.
In 1811 King Gustav IV of Sweden (age 32) and Queen Fredrika Dorotea Vilhelmina (age 29) were divorced.
On 25th June 1819 Leopold Grand Duke of Baden (age 28) and [her step-daughter] Princess Sophie of Sweden (age 18) were married. She the daughter of [her former husband] King Gustav IV of Sweden (age 40).
1826. Joseph Karl Stieler (age 44). Portrait of Queen Fredrika Dorotea Vilhelmina (age 44).
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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On 25th September 1826 Queen Fredrika Dorotea Vilhelmina (age 45) died.
On 7th February 1837 [her former husband] King Gustav IV of Sweden (age 58) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 28 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 23 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 14 Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 29 Grand Daughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 16 Grand Daughter of Philip V King France I King Navarre
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 27 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
GrandFather: Grand Duke Charles Frederick of Baden
Father: Prince Charles Louis of Baden 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Landgrave George II of Hesse-Darmstadt 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Louis VI Landgrave of Hesse Darmstadt 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sophie Eleonore of Saxony 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Landgrave Ernest Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Landgrave Louis VIII of Hesse-Darmstadt 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Caroline Louise of Hesse-Darmstadt 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Queen Fredrika Dorotea Vilhelmina 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Landgrave George II of Hesse-Darmstadt 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Louis VI Landgrave of Hesse Darmstadt 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sophie Eleonore of Saxony 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Landgrave Ernest Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Landgrave Louis VIII of Hesse-Darmstadt 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Landgrave Louis IX of Hesse-Darmstadt 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Mother: Princess Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Count Palatine Christian III of Zweibrücken
GrandMother: Countess Palatine Caroline of Zweibrücken