Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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Paternal Family Tree: Bernicia
Æthelric King Bernicia was born to [his father] Ida King Bernicia.
Around 547 [his father] Ida King Bernicia was appointed King Bernicia.
In 559 [his father] Ida King Bernicia died.
In 568 Æthelric King Bernicia succeeded King Bernicia.
Before 572 [his son] Æthelfrith King Northumbrians was born to Æthelric King Bernicia. He married before 590 Acha Queen Consort Northumbria and had issue.
In 572 Æthelric King Bernicia died.
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 685. This year [his great grandson] King Everth (age 40) commanded Cuthbert (age 51) to be consecrated a bishop; and Archbishop Theodore (age 83), on the first day of Easter, consecrated him at York Bishop of Hexham; for Trumbert had been deprived of that see. The same year Everth was slain by the north sea, and a large army with him, on the thirteenth day before the calends of June. He continued king fifteen winters; and his brother [his great grandson] Elfrith succeeded him in the government. Everth was the son of [his grandson] Oswy. Oswy of [his son] Ethelferth, Ethelferth of Ethelric, Ethelric of [his father] Ida, Ida of [his grandfather] Eoppa. About this time Ceadwall (age 26) began to struggle for a kingdom. Ceadwall was the son of Kenbert, Kenbert of Chad (age 95), Chad of Cutha, Cutha of Ceawlin, Ceawlin of Cynric, Cynric of Cerdic. Mull, who was afterwards consigned to the flames in Kent, was the brother of Ceadwall. The same year died Lothhere, King of Kent; and John was consecrated Bishop of Hexham, where he remained till Wilferth was restored, when John was translated to York on the death of Bishop Bosa. Wilferth his priest was afterwards consecrated Bishop of York, and John retired to his monastery [Map]21 in the woods of Delta. This year there was in Britain a bloody rain, and milk and butter were turned to blood.
Note 21. Beverley-minster, in Yorkshire [Map].
[his son] Theobald Bernicia was born to Æthelric King Bernicia.
Kings Bernicia: Son of Æthelric King Bernicia
GrandFather: Eoppa Bernicia
Father: Ida King Bernicia