Excerpt from Royal Charters and Historical Documents Relating to the Town County of Carmarthen and the Abbeys of Talley and Tygwyn-Ar-Daf
Hubert de Burgh, a powerful Baron whose life was strangely chequered, married four wives: lst. J oan, daughter of William de Vernon, Earl of Devon, widow of William de Bruer. 2nd. Beatrix, daughter of William de Warren of Wermegay in N orfolk, relict of Dodo Bardolph. 3rd. Isabel, daughter and coheiress of William, Earl of Gloucester, divorced wife of King J ohn, and widow of Geoffrey de Mandeville. 4th. Margaret, daughter of William the Lion, King of Scotland. He died 12th May, 1243. He was Lord Chamberlain to King J ohn; Lord High Treasurer; Warden of the Welsh Marches; Sheriff of Cornwall; Seneschal of Poitou; was present at Runnimead, ex parts Regis; Justiciary of England, 1219 - 1231; Constable of Dover Castle, which he gallantly defended against the French; Governor of England and of the infant Henry III.; created Earl of Kent 11th Feb., 1227 granted the Honor of Carmarthen in 1230 - 1. Through the malice of his enemies, he lost all these, and the favour of his King.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a captivating historical journey by examining a collection of ancient documents that provide invaluable insights into the past of the town and county of Carmarthen. These documents illuminate the town's medieval history and privileges and shed light on the interactions between the town's people and the monarchy during the 13th century. The author's exploration of these records reveals the evolution of the town's identity, its customs, and its relationship with the wider region, offering a rich tapestry of the town's past. Through the exploration of themes such as trade, governance, and the interplay between local and national authority, this book provides a nuanced understanding of medieval life in Carmarthen and its enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781527874138_0
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