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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King Leon is in Kingdom of Leon.
On 20th December 910 Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias [aged 62] died. His son García [aged 39] succeeded I King Leon. His son Fruela [aged 35] succeeded II King Asturias. His son Ordoño [aged 37] succeeded II King Galicia.
On 19th January 914 García I King Leon [aged 43] died. His brother Ordoño [aged 41] succeeded II King Leon.
In June 924 Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon [aged 51] died. His brother Fruela [aged 49] succeeded II King Leon, King Galicia.
In July 925 Fruela II King Asturias II King Leon King Galicia [aged 50] died. His son Alfonso succeeded King Galicia. His nephew Alfonso [aged 35] succeeded IV King Leon.
In 933 King Alfonso IV of Leon and IV of Galicia [aged 43] died. His brother Ramiro [aged 33] succeeded II King Leon.
On 1st January 951 Ramiro II King Leon [aged 51] died. His son Ordoño [aged 25] succeeded III King Leon.
In 956 King Ordoño III of Leon [aged 30] died. His brother Sancho [aged 24] succeeded I King Leon. Teresa Fernández Queen Consort Leon by marriage Queen Consort Leon.
In 958 King Ordoño IV of Leon succeeded IV King Leon.
On 19th December 966 Sancho "Fat" I King Leon [aged 34] died from poisoning. His son Ramiro [aged 5] succeeded III King Leon.
On 26th June 985 Ramiro III King Leon [aged 24] died. His first cousin Bermudo [aged 32] succeeded II King Leon.
In September 999 Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon [aged 46] died. His son Alfonso [aged 5] succeeded V King Leon.
On 7th August 1028 Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon [aged 34] died. His son Bermudo [aged 13] succeeded III King Leon. Jimena Sánchez Jiménez Queen Consort Leon by marriage Queen Consort Leon.
In 1037 Bermudo III King Leon [aged 22] died. His half second cousin Ferdinand [aged 22] succeeded I King Leon.
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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On 12th January 1072 Sancho "Strong" II King Leon II King Castile [aged 35] was crowned II King Leon. He reigned for only nine months.
On 1st July 1109 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 68] died. His daughter Urracca [aged 30] succeeded Queen Leon, Queen Castile and Queen Galicia.
In 1126 Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon [aged 20] succeeded VII King Castile, VII King Leon.
On 21st August 1157 Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon [aged 52] died. His son Sancho [aged 23] succeeded III King Castile. His son Ferdinand [aged 20] succeeded II King Leon.
On 22nd January 1188 Ferdinand II King Leon [aged 51] died. His son Alfonso [aged 16] succeeded IX King Leon.
On 24th September 1230 Alfonso IX King Leon [aged 59] died. His son Ferdinand [aged 31] succeeded III King Leon.
On 30th May 1252 Ferdinand III King Castile III King Leon [aged 53] died. His son Alfonso [aged 30] succeeded X King Castile, X King Leon. Violante Barcelona Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon by marriage Queen Consort Castile, Queen Consort Leon.
On 2nd April 1284 Alfonso X King Castile X King Leon [aged 62] died. His son Sancho [aged 25] succeeded IV King Castile, IV King Leon. Maria Molina Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon by marriage Queen Consort Castile, Queen Consort Leon.
On 25th April 1295 Sancho IV King Castile IV King Leon [aged 36] died. His son Ferdinand [aged 9] succeeded IV King Castile, IV King Leon.