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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
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In 1445 Robert Capps was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset and High Sheriff of Somerset.
After 1494 Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 39) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.
In 1519 John Bourchier 2nd Earl Bath (age 20) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset and High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1528 John Russell 1st Earl Bedford (age 43) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.
In 1548 John Thynne (age 33) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset and High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1567 Maurice Berkeley (age 61) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset and High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1597 Thomas Freke (age 33) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.
In 1611 Thomas Freke (age 47) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.
In 1612 John Melbury Sampford Strangeways (age 26) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.
In January 1636 John Freke (age 45) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset which office he held until Oct 1636.
In 1772 John Smith 1st Baronet (age 27) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.
In 1800 Richard Erle Drax Grosvenor (age 37) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.
In 1817 William Oglander 6th Baronet (age 48) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.
John Melbury Sampford Strangeways was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.