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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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Paternal Family Tree: Astur Leonese
In 994 Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon was born to [his father] Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon (age 41) and [his mother] Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia (age 16).
In September 999 [his father] Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon (age 46) died. His son Alfonso (age 5) succeeded V King Leon.
In 1013 Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 19) and Elvira González Queen Consort Leon (age 17) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon. He the son of Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia (age 35).
Around 1015 [his son] Bermudo III King Leon was born to Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 21) and [his wife] Elvira González Queen Consort Leon (age 19). He married his half second cousin Jimena Sánchez Jiménez Queen Consort Leon, daughter of Sancho "Great" III King Pamplona and Muniadona García Queen Consort Pamplona, and had issue.
In 1017 [his mother] Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia (age 39) died.
Around 1018 [his daughter] Sancha Astur Leonese was born to Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 24) and [his wife] Elvira González Queen Consort Leon (age 22). She married in or before 1033 her half second cousin Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon, son of Sancho "Great" III King Pamplona and Muniadona García Queen Consort Pamplona, and had issue.
On 2nd December 1022 [his wife] Elvira González Queen Consort Leon (age 26) died.
On 2nd December 1022 Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 28) and Urraca Jiménez Queen Consort Leon were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon. She the daughter of García Sánchez "Tremulous" II King Pamplona and Jimena Fernández Bermúdez Queen Consort Pamplona. He the son of Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia. They were half first cousins.
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 7th August 1028 Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 34) died. His son Bermudo (age 13) succeeded III King Leon. Jimena Sánchez Jiménez Queen Consort Leon by marriage Queen Consort Leon.
[his daughter] Jimena Astur Leonese was born to Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon and Urraca Jiménez Queen Consort Leon. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
[his father] Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and [his mother] Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon, Queen Galicia. The difference in their ages was 25 years. He the son of [his grandfather] King Ordoño III of Leon and [his grandmother] Urraca González Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Pamplona.
[his father] Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and Velasquita Ramírez Queen Galicia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon, Queen Galicia. He the son of [his grandfather] King Ordoño III of Leon and [his grandmother] Urraca González Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Pamplona.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ordoño I King Asturias
Great x 3 Grandfather: Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias
Great x 4 Grandmother: Muniadona Unknown Queen Consort Asturias
Great x 2 Grandfather: Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias
Great x 1 Grandfather: Ramiro II King Leon
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elvira Menéndez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia
GrandFather: King Ordoño III of Leon
Great x 2 Grandfather: Gutier Osóriz
Great x 1 Grandmother: Adosinda Gutiérrez Osóriz Queen Consort Leon
Great x 2 Grandmother: Ildonzia Menéndez
Father: Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon
Great x 1 Grandfather: Fernán González Count Castile
GrandMother: Urraca González Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Pamplona
Great x 1 Grandmother: Sancha Sánchez
GrandFather: García Fernández of Castile
Mother: Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia