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Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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Paternal Family Tree: Mathrathal
Before 1177 Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn was born to [his father] Owain Cyfeiliog Mathrafal (age 46).
In 1187 Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn (age 10) attacked at Carreghofa Castle [Map].
In 1195 Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn (age 18) was appointed Prince Powys Wenwynwyn.
In 1197 [his father] Owain Cyfeiliog Mathrafal (age 67) died. He was buried at Strata Marcella [Map].
In 1199 Gruffydd ap Rhys Dinefwr Prince Deheubarth was captured by Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn (age 22) at Cilgerran Castle [Map].
In 1208 Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn (age 31) arrested by King John of England (age 41).
Around 1210 Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn (age 33) was released.
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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Around 1211 [his son] Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn was born to Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn (age 34). He married before 1257 Hawise Strange Princess Powys Wenwynwyn and had issue.
In 1216 Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn (age 39) died. His son Gruffydd (age 5) succeeded Prince Powys Wenwynwyn.
[his father] Owain Cyfeiliog Mathrafal and Gwenllian Aberffraw were married. She the daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd. They were third cousin once removed.
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 2 Grand Son of Bleddyn ap Cynfyn King Gwynedd King Powys
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 6 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gwerystan ap Gwaithfoed Mathrafal
Great x 3 Grandfather: Cynfyn ap Gwersytan Mathrafal
Great x 4 Grandmother: Nest ferch Cadell ap Brochfael King Powys
Great x 2 Grandfather: Bleddyn ap Cynfyn King Gwynedd King Powys
Great x 4 Grandfather: Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Great x 3 Grandmother: Angharad ferch Maredudd
Great x 1 Grandfather: Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
GrandFather: Gruffydd ap Maredudd Mathrafal
Father: Owain Cyfeiliog Mathrafal