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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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Maternal Family Tree: Inês Castro 1325-1355
In 1325 Inês Castro was born illegitimately to [her father] Pedro Fernández de Castro (age 35) and his mistress Aldonça Lourenço de Valadares.
In 1342 [her father] Pedro Fernández de Castro (age 52) died.
In or before 1350 Peter I King Portugal (age 29) and Inês Castro (age 24) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. There is some uncertainty as to whether they were married. He announced their marriage in 1357 after he succeeded, and after her death, thereby ensuring their children were legitimate. He the son of Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal (age 58) and Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 56).
In 1350 [her son] Alfonso Burgundy died.
In 1350 [her son] Alfonso Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 29) and Inês Castro (age 25). He died aged less than one years old.
In 1352 [her son] John Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 31) and Inês Castro (age 27).
In 1352 [her son] King John I of Portugal was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 31) and Inês Castro (age 27) at Lisbon [Map]. He married 2nd February 1387 his half fourth cousin Philippa of Lancaster Queen Consort Portugal, daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster, and had issue.
In 1353 [her son] Denis Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 32) and Inês Castro (age 28).
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 1354 [her daughter] Beatrice Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 33) and Inês Castro (age 29). She married her second cousin Sancho Alfonso Ivrea and had issue.
On 7th January 1355 Inês Castro (age 30) was murdered on the orders of her husband's (age 34) father Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal (age 63) who didn't approve of their marriage, or relationship. He, Peter, subsequently captured two of the murderers and had them executed.