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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Simon Pietersz Verelst is in Painters.
In 1644 Simon Pietersz Verelst was born to [his father] Pieter Hermansz Verelst (age 26) at The Hague.
In 1678 [his father] Pieter Hermansz Verelst (age 60) died.
Around 1678 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 34). Portrait of Robert Kerr 1st Marquess Lothian (age 41).
Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 36). Portrait of Nell Gwyn (age 29).
Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 36). Portrait of Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland (age 60).
Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 36). Portrait of Mary of Modena Queen Consort England Scotland and Ireland (age 21).
Before 14th November 1687 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 43). Portrait of Nell Gwyn (age 37).
Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 65). Portrait of Mary Savile Countess Isle Thanet.
Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 65). Portrait of Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet (age 65).
Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet: On 30th August 1644 he was born to John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet and Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet. On 8th March 1684 Richard Tufton 5th Earl of Thanet died. His brother Thomas succeeded 6th Earl of Thanet, 6th Baron Tufton, 18th Baron de Clifford, 7th Baronet Tufton of Hothfield. On 14th August 1684 Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet and Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet were married. She by marriage Countess of Thanet. The difference in their ages was 20 years. She the daughter of Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne and Frances Pierrepont Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne. He the son of John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet and Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet. They were fifth cousin once removed. On 30th July 1729 Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet died. Baron de Clifford abeyant. His nephew Sackville succeeded 7th Earl of Thanet, 7th Baron Tufton, 8th Baronet Tufton of Hothfield. Mary Savile Countess Isle Thanet by marriage Countess of Thanet.
Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 65). Portrait of Frances Wenman.
Frances Wenman: she was born to Thomas Wenman 2nd Viscount Wenman. In or before 1654 Richard Samwell of Upton and she were married. On 25th July 1677 Frances Wenman died.
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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Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 65) (attributed). Portrait of Penelope Wenman.
Penelope Wenman: In 1596 she was born to Richard Wenman 1st Viscount Wenman and Agnes Fermor. Before 1634 John Dynham and she were married. On 25th January 1664 Penelope Wenman died.
Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 65). Called Frances Hales Countess Fingall. Possibly Frances Hales Countess Fingall.
Frances Hales Countess Fingall: she was born to Edward Hales 3rd Baronet and Frances Windebank. Before 1695 John Bellew 2nd Baronet and she were married. After 7th September 1698 Peter Plunkett 4th Earl of Fingall and she were married. He the son of Luke Plunkett 3rd Earl of Fingall and Margaret Maccarthy Countess Fingall. On 6th August 1746 Frances Hales Countess Fingall died.
In 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 66) died.