Marshal

01. Gilbert Marshal, ^[1] known as Gilbert "the Marshal", he was the first known holder of the office.  He was born abt. 1067.  His wife's name is unknown but they had at least 2 sons, John and William "Giffard."  Gilbert died before 1130. 

02. John "The Marshal' FitzGilbert, ^[1] son of Gilbert was born abt. 1105.  He was a minor Anglo-Norman nobleman during the reign of King Stephen and fought in the 12th century civil war on the side of Empress Matilda.  He married Sibilla of Salisbury, daughter of Walter De Evereaux and Sybil De Chaworth.  In 1152, John had a celebrated confrontation with King Stephen, who had besieged him at Newbury Castle. After John had broken an agreement to surrender, Stephen threatened to kill his son, whom John had given as a hostage. John refused, saying he could make more sons, but Stephen apparently took pity on the young boy and did not kill him. The boy grew up to be William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, a legendary figure in medieval lore, and one of the most powerful men in England. Later in his life, John briefly became entangled in the Becket Controversy. Having unsuccessfully tried to assert a claim over the archbishop's land in Pagham in 1164, John then appealed to the king. Although John's claims were dubious at best, King Henry used the affair to his advantage against Becket, who had refused to appear in person at the appeal. The resulting Council of Northampton in October 1164 led to further charges being aimed at Becket, such as embezzlement during his time as chancellor, and he would soon flee to the continent.

03. William Marshal, 1st Earl Pembroke, ^[1] son of John and Sibilla was born abt. 1146.  He was an Anglo-Norman soldier and statesman who served five English kings.  Knighted in 1166, he spent his younger years as a knight errant and a successful tournament competitor; Stephen Langton eulogized him as the "best knight that ever lived." In 1189, he became the de facto Earl of Pembroke through his marriage to Isabel Fitzgilbert De Clare, daughter of Richard De Clare, Earl of Pembroke and his wife Eve Macmorough.  William died on May 14, 1219.  There are numerous lines of descent from William through 4 of his daughters.

The children of William and Isabel include:

04a. Maud Marshal, ^[1] eldest daughter of William and Isabel was born abt. 1192. 
She was co-heiress to her parents' extensive rich estates.
     Maud married (1) Hugh Bigod (c1186-1224) in 1207.
     1. Sir Ralph Bigod (c1208-)
         Married Bertha Furnival
             1. Isabel Bigod (c1239-1301)
                 Married John Fitz Geoffrey (c1213-1258)
                      1. Maud FitzJohn (c1250-1301)
                          Married William De Beauchamp (c1238-1298)
                          See the Beauchamp surname page for continuation.
                      2. Joan FitzJohn (c1250-)
                          Married Theobald Le Botiller
                          See the Butler surname page for continuation.

    Maud married (2) William de Warenne, 5th Earl of Surrey. 
    See the Warren surname page for continuation.

04b. Eva Marshal, ^[1] was born abt. 1194 and married William De Braose . 
Their children include:

    1. Eva De Braose (c1238 - July 1255)
        Married William De Cauntelo
             1. Millicent De Cauntelo (c1250-1298)
                 Married Eudo La Zouche
                 See the Zouche surname page for continuation.

    2. Maud De Braose (c1209-)
        Married Roger De Mortimer.
        See the Mortimer surname page for continuation.

    3. Eleanor De Braose (c1227-)
        Married Humphrey De Bohun VI. 
        See the Bohun surname page for continuation.

04c. Isabel Marshal, ^[1] was born abt. 1203 and married Gilbert De Clare. 
See the Clare surname page for continuation.

04d. Sibyl Marshal, ^[1] was born abt. 1204 and married William De Ferrers.