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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Paternal Family Tree: Ardennes
In 950 [her father] Sigfried of Luxemburg Count of Ardennes (age 28) and [her mother] Hedwig Nordgau were married.
Around 975 Cunigunda Luxemburg Ardennes Holy Roman Empress was born to [her father] Sigfried of Luxemburg Count of Ardennes (age 53) and [her mother] Hedwig Nordgau.
On 28th October 998 [her father] Sigfried of Luxemburg Count of Ardennes (age 76) died. His son [her brother] Henry succeeded I Count Luxemburg.
In 999 Henry King Romans II Holy Roman Emperor (age 24) and Cunigunda Luxemburg Ardennes Holy Roman Empress (age 24) were married. She by marriage Duchess Bavaria. She the daughter of Sigfried of Luxemburg Count of Ardennes and Hedwig Nordgau. He the son of Henry "Quarrelsome" Saxon Ottonian II Duke Bavaria and Gisela Welf Duchess Bavaria.
In 1002 [her husband] Henry King Romans II Holy Roman Emperor (age 27) was elected King Romans. Cunigunda Luxemburg Ardennes Holy Roman Empress (age 27) by marriage Queen Consort Romans.
In 1004 [her brother] Henry I Luxemburg Ardennes V Duke Bavaria succeeded V Duke Bavaria.
In 1006 [her brother] Dietrich Luxemburg Ardennes Bishop Metz was appointed Bishop Metz.
In 1014 [her husband] Henry King Romans II Holy Roman Emperor (age 39) was elected II Holy Roman Emperor. Cunigunda Luxemburg Ardennes Holy Roman Empress (age 39) by marriage Holy Roman Empress.
In 1024 [her husband] Henry King Romans II Holy Roman Emperor (age 49) died.
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 1026 [her brother] Henry I Luxemburg Ardennes V Duke Bavaria died.
On 3rd March 1040 Cunigunda Luxemburg Ardennes Holy Roman Empress (age 65) died.
Cunigunda Luxemburg Ardennes Holy Roman Empress
GrandFather: Eberhard IV Nordgau
Mother: Hedwig Nordgau