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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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On 8th January 1640 Elisabeth Dorothea Saxe Gotha was born to Ernest "The Pious" Saxe Gotha I Duke Saxe Gotha (age 38) and Elisabeth Sophie Saxe Altenburg Duchess Saxe Gotha (age 20) at Coburg. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.17%.
On 6th August 1699 Albert Saxe Gotha Duke Saxe Coburg (age 51) died at Coburg. His brother John (age 40) succeeded IV Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld.
On 21st August 1713 Louise Emilie Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 17) died at Coburg.
On 11th May 1726 Johann Wilhelm Saxe Coburg Saalfeld was born to Francis Josias Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 28) and Duchess Anna Sophie Of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (age 25) at Coburg. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.37%.
On 3rd September 1727 Anna Sophie Saxe Coburg Saalfeld was born to Francis Josias Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 29) and Duchess Anna Sophie Of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (age 26) at Coburg. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.37%. She died aged one in 1728.
On 5th February 1728 Henriette Albertine Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 29) died at Coburg.
On 10th November 1728 Anna Sophie Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 1) died at Coburg.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 25th January 1730 Christian Franz Saxe Coburg Saalfeld was born to Francis Josias Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 32) and Duchess Anna Sophie Of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (age 29) at Coburg. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.37%.
On 24th September 1731 Charlotte Sophie Saxe Coburg Saalfeld was born to Francis Josias Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 33) and Duchess Anna Sophie Of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (age 31) at Coburg. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.37%. She married 13th May 1755 her second cousin twice removed Duke Louis of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, son of Christian Ludwig II Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and had issue.
On 21st August 1733 Fredericka Magdalene Saxe Coburg Saalfeld was born to Francis Josias Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 35) and Duchess Anna Sophie Of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (age 32) at Coburg. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.37%. She died aged less than one years old.
On 29th March 1734 Fredericka Magdalene Saxe Coburg Saalfeld died at Coburg.
On 24th June 1735 Frederica Caroline Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Margrave Brandenburg-Ansbach was born to Francis Josias Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 37) and Duchess Anna Sophie Of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (age 34) at Coburg. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.37%. She married 22nd November 1754 her fifth cousin once removed Charles Alexander Hohenzollern Margrave Brandenburg-Ansbach, son of Charles William Frederick "The Wild Margrave" Hohenzollern and Frederica Louise Hohenzollern.
On 21st November 1751 Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand Saxe Coburg Gotha was born to Ernest Frederick Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 27) and Sophia Antonia Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Duchess Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 27) at Coburg. He died aged five in 1757.
On 14th September 1752 Fredericka Juliane Saxe Coburg Gotha was born to Ernest Frederick Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 28) and Sophia Antonia Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Duchess Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 28) at Coburg. She died aged less than one years old.
On 24th September 1752 Fredericka Juliane Saxe Coburg Gotha died at Coburg.
On 19th October 1753 Caroline Ulrike Amalie Saxe Coburg Gotha was born to Ernest Frederick Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 29) and Sophia Antonia Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Duchess Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 29) at Coburg.
On 22nd November 1754 Charles Alexander Hohenzollern Margrave Brandenburg-Ansbach (age 18) and Frederica Caroline Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Margrave Brandenburg-Ansbach (age 19) were married at Coburg. She the daughter of Francis Josias Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld and Duchess Anna Sophie Of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (age 54). They were fifth cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 2nd January 1755 Ludwig Karl Frederick Saxe Coburg Gotha was born to Ernest Frederick Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 30) and Sophia Antonia Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Duchess Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 30) at Coburg.
On 12th April 1756 Ferdinand August Heinrich Saxe Coburg Gotha was born to Ernest Frederick Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 32) and Sophia Antonia Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Duchess Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 32) at Coburg. He died aged two in 1758.
On 16th February 1757 Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 5) died at Coburg.
On 4th March 1758 Frederick Saxe Coburg Gotha was born to Ernest Frederick Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 33) and Sophia Antonia Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Duchess Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 34) at Coburg. He died aged less than one years old.
On 26th June 1758 Frederick Saxe Coburg Gotha died at Coburg.
On 8th July 1758 Ferdinand August Heinrich Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 2) died at Coburg.
On 17th August 1786 Marie Luise Victoria Saxe Coburg Gotha Duchess Kent and Strathearn was born to Francis Saxe Coburg Gotha I Duke Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 36) and Augusta Reuss Duchess Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 29) at Coburg. She married 29th May 1818 her third cousin once removed Edward Augustus Hanover 1st Duke Kent and Strathearn, son of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland and Charlotte Mecklenburg Strelitz Queen Consort England, and had issue.
On 18th September 1797 Christian Franz Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 67) died at Coburg.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 8th September 1800 Ernest Frederick Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 76) died at Coburg. His son Francis (age 50) succeeded I Duke Saxe Coburg Gotha.
On 4th May 1806 Ludwig Karl Frederick Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 51) died at Coburg.
On 26th February 1815 Prince Frederick Josias Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 77) died at Coburg.
On 1st October 1829 Caroline Ulrike Amalie Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 75) died at Coburg.
On 15th July 1909 Alfonso Orléans Galliera Duke Galliera (age 22) and Beatrice Windsor Duchess Galliera (age 25) were married at Coburg. She by marriage Duchess Galliera. She the daughter of Prince Alfred Windsor and Maria Holstein Gottorp Romanov (age 55).
On 20th April 1910 Alvaro Antonio Orléans Galliera was born to Alfonso Orléans Galliera Duke Galliera (age 23) and Beatrice Windsor Duchess Galliera (age 26) at Coburg. He a great grandson of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
On 6th March 1954 Charles Edward Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 69) died at Coburg.
On 29th May 1818 Edward Augustus Hanover 1st Duke Kent and Strathearn (age 50) and Marie Luise Victoria Saxe Coburg Gotha Duchess Kent and Strathearn (age 31) were married at Ehrenburg Palace. She by marriage Duchess Kent and Strathearn. She the daughter of Francis Saxe Coburg Gotha I Duke Saxe Coburg Gotha and Augusta Reuss Duchess Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 61). He the son of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland (age 79) and Charlotte Mecklenburg Strelitz Queen Consort England (age 74). They were third cousin once removed.
On 20th April 1896 Ernst Hohenlohe Langenburg II Prince (age 32) and Alexandra Windsor Princess (age 17) were married at Ehrenburg Palace. She the daughter of Prince Alfred Windsor (age 51) and Maria Holstein Gottorp Romanov (age 42).