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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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After 18th February 1528 Piers "Red" Butler 8th Earl Ormonde 1st Earl Ossory (age 61) was created 1st Earl Ossory. Margaret Fitzgerald Countess Ormonde and Ossory by marriage Countess Ossory.
On 26th August 1539 Piers "Red" Butler 8th Earl Ormonde 1st Earl Ossory (age 72) died. His son James (age 38) succeeded 9th Earl Ormonde, 2nd Earl Ossory. Joan Fitzgerald Countess Ormonde and Ossory (age 30) by marriage Countess Ormonde, Countess Ossory.
On 28th October 1546 James Butler 9th Earl Ormonde 2nd Earl Ossory (age 45) died. His son Thomas (age 14) succeeded 10th Earl Ormonde, 3rd Earl Ossory.
Around 1559 Thomas "Black Tom" Butler 10th Earl Ormonde 3rd Earl Ossory (age 27) and Elizabeth Berkeley Countess Ormonde and Ossory (age 24) were married. She by marriage Countess Ormonde, Countess Ossory. He the son of James Butler 9th Earl Ormonde 2nd Earl Ossory and Joan Fitzgerald Countess Ormonde and Ossory (age 50).
On 9th November 1582 Thomas "Black Tom" Butler 10th Earl Ormonde 3rd Earl Ossory (age 50) and Elizabeth Sheffield Countess Ormonde and Ossory were married. She by marriage Countess Ormonde, Countess Ossory. He the son of James Butler 9th Earl Ormonde 2nd Earl Ossory and Joan Fitzgerald Countess Ormonde and Ossory.
In 1601 Thomas "Black Tom" Butler 10th Earl Ormonde 3rd Earl Ossory (age 69) and Eleanor Barry Countess Ormonde and Ossory were married. She by marriage Countess Ormonde, Countess Ossory. He the son of James Butler 9th Earl Ormonde 2nd Earl Ossory and Joan Fitzgerald Countess Ormonde and Ossory. They were second cousin twice removed.
On 22nd November 1614 Thomas "Black Tom" Butler 10th Earl Ormonde 3rd Earl Ossory (age 82) died. His nephew Walter (age 55) succeeded 11th Earl Ormonde, 4th Earl Ossory. Helen Butler Countess Ormonde and Ossory by marriage Countess Ormonde, Countess Ossory.
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 24th February 1633 Walter Butler 11th Earl Ormonde 4th Earl Ossory (age 74) died. His grandson James (age 22) succeeded 12th Earl Ormonde, 5th Earl Ossory. Elizabeth Preston Duchess Ormonde (age 17) by marriage Countess Ormonde.
In 1662 Thomas Butler 6th Earl Ossory (age 27) by writ of acceleration6th Earl Ossory. Emilia Nassau Beverweert Countess Ossory (age 26) by marriage Countess Ossory.
On 21st July 1688 James Butler 1st Duke Ormonde (age 77) died. His grandson James (age 23) de jure 2nd Duke Ormonde, 2nd Marquess Ormonde, 13th Earl Ormonde, 6th Earl Ossory. Mary Somerset Duchess Ormonde (age 24) by marriage Duchess Ormonde.
On 16th November 1745 James Butler 2nd Duke Ormonde (age 80) died. His coffin-plate says 5th November 1645. He was buried in the Duke of Ormonde Vault, King Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey. His brother Charles (age 74) de jure 3rd Duke Ormonde (he didn't claim the title since his brother the second duke had been attainted for supporting the Jacobite rebellion), 3rd Marquess Ormonde, 14th Earl Ormonde, 7th Earl Ossory.
On 17th December 1758 Charles Butler 3rd Duke Ormond (age 87) died without issue at his lodgings at Whitehall Palace [Map]. He was buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. Duke Ormonde, Marquess Ormonde, Earl Arran extinct. His second cousin once removed John de jure 16th Earl Ormonde, 8th Earl Ossory although he never used these titles.
On 24th June 1766 John Butler 15th Earl Ormonde died. His first cousin Walter (age 63) de jure 16th Earl Ormonde, 9th Earl Ossory although he never used these titles.
On 2nd June 1783 Walter Butler 16th Earl Ormonde 9th Earl Ossory (age 79) died. His son John (age 42) succeeded 17th Earl Ormonde, 11th Earl Ossory. Frances Wandesford Countess Ormonde and Ossory (age 29) by marriage Countess Ormonde and Countess Ossory.
On 25th December 1795 John Butler 17th Earl Ormonde 11th Earl Ossory (age 55) died. His son Walter (age 25) succeeded 18th Earl Ormonde, 12th Earl Ossory.
On 17th March 1805 Walter Butler 1st Marquess Ormonde (age 35) and Anne Price-Clarke (age 16) were married. She by marriage Countess Ormonde and Countess Ossory. He the son of John Butler 17th Earl Ormonde 11th Earl Ossory and Frances Wandesford Countess Ormonde and Ossory (age 51).
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 10th August 1820 Walter Butler 1st Marquess Ormonde (age 50) died without issue. Marquess Ormonde extinct. His brother James (age 43) succeeded 19th Earl Ormonde, 13th Earl Ossory. Grace Louisa Staples Marchioness Ormonde by marriage Countess Ormonde Countess Ossory.
On 18th May 1838 James Wandesford Butler 1st Marquess Ormonde (age 60) died. His son John (age 29) succeeded 2nd Marquess Ormonde, 20th Earl Ormonde, 14th Earl Ossory, 2nd Baron Ormonde of Llanthony in Monmouthshire.
On 25th September 1854 John Butler 2nd Marquess Ormonde (age 46) died. His son James (age 9) succeeded 3rd Marquess Ormonde, 21st Earl Ormonde, 15th Earl Ossory, 3rd Baron Ormonde of Llanthony in Monmouthshire.
On 26th October 1919 James Butler 3rd Marquess Ormonde (age 75) died. His brother James (age 70) succeeded 4th Marquess Ormonde, 22nd Earl Ormonde, 16th Earl Ossory, 4th Baron Ormonde of Llanthony in Monmouthshire. Ellen Stager Marchioness Ormonde by marriage Marchioness Ormonde.
In 1943 James Arthur Wellington Foley Butler 4th Marquess Ormonde (age 93) died. His son James (age 53) succeeded 5th Marquess Ormonde, 23rd Earl Ormonde, 17th Earl Ossory, 5th Baron Ormonde of Llanthony in Monmouthshire. Sybil Fellowes Marchioness of Ormonde (age 54) by marriage Marchioness Ormonde.
In 1949 James George Anson Butler 5th Marquess Ormonde (age 59) died. His brother James (age 56) succeeded 6th Marquess Ormonde, 23rd Earl Ormonde, 17th Earl Ossory, 6th Baron Ormonde of Llanthony in Monmouthshire.
In 1971 James Arthur Norman Butler 6th Marquess Ormonde (age 78) died. His first cousin James (age 71) succeeded 7th Marquess Ormonde, 25th Earl Ormonde, 19th Earl Ossory, 7th Baron Ormonde of Llanthony in Monmouthshire.
On 25th October 1997 James Hubert Theobald Charles Butler 7th Marquess Ormonde (age 98) died. Marquess Ormonde, Baron Ormonde of Llanthony in Monmouthshire extinct. Earl Ormonde, Earl Ossory dormant.