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: Jimenez
Urraca Jiménez was born to [her father] García Sánchez "Tremulous" II King Pamplona and [her mother] Jimena Fernández Bermúdez Queen Consort Pamplona.
In 1013 [her future husband] 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 [her uncle] Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia (age 35).
On 2nd December 1022 Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 28) and Urraca Jiménez 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.
On 7th August 1028 [her husband] Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 34) died. His son [her step-son] Bermudo (age 13) succeeded III King Leon. [her niece] Jimena Sánchez Jiménez Queen Consort Leon by marriage Queen Consort Leon.
[her daughter] Jimena Astur Leonese was born to Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon and Urraca Jiménez . Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
Great x 3 Grandfather: García Jiménez
Great x 2 Grandfather: Sancho I King Pamplona
Great x 4 Grandfather: Raymound I Count Pallars
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dadildis Pallars
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ribagorza Unknown
Great x 1 Grandfather: García I King Pamplona
GrandFather: Sancho II King Pamplona
Great x 2 Grandfather: Galindo Aznárez II Count Aragon
Great x 1 Grandmother: Andregoto Aznárez
Father: García Sánchez "Tremulous" II King Pamplona
Great x 1 Grandfather: Fernán González Count Castile
GrandMother: Urraca González Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Pamplona
Great x 1 Grandmother: Sancha Sánchez
Urraca Jiménez Queen Consort Leon
GrandFather: Fernando Bermúdez