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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: Cooper
Maternal Family Tree: Mary Clarke 1739
Before 1758 [his father] Anthony Ashley-Cooper 4th Earl Shaftesbury (age 46) and Susannah Noel Countess Shaftesbury (age 47) were married. She by marriage Countess Shaftesbury. She the daughter of Baptist Noel 3rd Earl Gainsborough and Dorothy Manners Countess Gainsborough. He the son of [his grandfather] Anthony Ashley-Cooper 3rd Earl Shaftesbury and [his grandmother] Jane Ewer Countess Shafetsbury. They were second cousins.
Before 17th September 1761 [his father] Anthony Ashley-Cooper 4th Earl Shaftesbury (age 50) and [his mother] Mary Bouverie Countess Shaftesbury (age 30) were married. She by marriage Countess Shaftesbury. He the son of [his grandfather] Anthony Ashley-Cooper 3rd Earl Shaftesbury and [his grandmother] Jane Ewer Countess Shafetsbury.
On 17th September 1761 Anthony Ashley-Cooper 5th was born to [his father] Anthony Ashley-Cooper 4th Earl Shaftesbury (age 50) and [his mother] Mary Bouverie Countess Shaftesbury (age 30).
Around 1771 Anthony Ashley-Cooper 5th (age 9) educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
On 27th May 1771 [his father] Anthony Ashley-Cooper 4th Earl Shaftesbury (age 60) died. His son Anthony (age 9) succeeded 5th Earl Shaftesbury, 5th Baron Ashley of Wimborne St Giles, 6th Baronet Cooper of Rockbourne in Southampton.
In 1785 Anthony Ashley-Cooper 5th (age 23) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
On 17th July 1786 Anthony Ashley-Cooper 5th (age 24) and Barbara Webb Countess Shaftesbury (age 24) were married. She by marriage Countess Shaftesbury. He the son of Anthony Ashley-Cooper 4th Earl Shaftesbury and Mary Bouverie Countess Shaftesbury (age 55). They were sixth cousins.
On 19th October 1788 [his daughter] Barbara Ashley-Cooper Baroness Mauley was born to Anthony Ashley-Cooper 5th (age 27) and [his wife] Barbara Webb Countess Shaftesbury (age 26). She married 8th August 1814 William Francis Spencer Ponsonby 1st Baron de Mauley, son of Frederick Ponsonby 3rd Earl Bessborough and Henrietta Frances Spencer Countess Bessborough, and had issue.
In 1796 [his brother] Cropley Ashley-Cooper 6th Earl Shaftesbury (age 27) and [his sister-in-law] Anne Spencer-Churchill Countess Shaftesbury (age 23) were married. She the daughter of George Spencer 4th Duke of Marlborough (age 56) and Caroline Russell Duchess of Marlborough (age 52). He the son of [his father] Anthony Ashley-Cooper 4th Earl Shaftesbury and [his mother] Mary Bouverie Countess Shaftesbury (age 65). They were third cousin twice removed.
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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On 12th November 1804 [his mother] Mary Bouverie Countess Shaftesbury (age 74) died.
On 14th May 1811 Anthony Ashley-Cooper 5th (age 49) died. His brother [his brother] Cropley (age 42) succeeded 6th Earl Shaftesbury, 6th Baron Ashley of Wimborne St Giles, 7th Baronet Cooper of Rockbourne in Southampton. [his sister-in-law] Anne Spencer-Churchill Countess Shaftesbury (age 38) by marriage Countess Shaftesbury.
On 5th October 1819 [his former wife] Barbara Webb Countess Shaftesbury (age 57) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Cooper
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Cooper 1st Baronet
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Skutt
Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Ashley-Cooper 1st Earl Shaftesbury 
Great x 4 Grandfather: Anthony Ashley 1st Baronet 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Ashley Lady Cooper
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Okeover
Great x 1 Grandfather: Anthony Ashley-Cooper 2nd Earl Shaftesbury 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Cecil 
7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: David Cecil 3rd Earl Exeter 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Cope 13 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Cecil 5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Egerton 1st Earl Bridgewater 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Egerton Countess Exeter 4 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Stanley Countess Bridgewater 
3 x Great Grand Daughter of
GrandFather: Anthony Ashley-Cooper 3rd Earl Shaftesbury 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Manners 
5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Manners 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Vernon 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Pierrepont 
10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Grace Pierrepont 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Cavendish 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy Manners Countess Shaftesbury 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 
8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harrington 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Montagu Countess Rutland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Cotton
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Cotton 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Shirley 
11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Father: Anthony Ashley-Cooper 4th Earl Shaftesbury 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Ewer of Bushey Hall in Hertfordshire
GrandMother: Jane Ewer Countess Shafetsbury 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Montagu 1st Earl Manchester 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harrington
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Montagu 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Spencer 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Spencer
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Montagu 11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Baynard
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Baynard
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Stapleton 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ursula Stapleton
Great x 4 Grandmother: Olive Sharington
Anthony Ashley-Cooper 5th Earl Shaftesbury 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward des Bouverie
Great x 1 Grandfather: William des Bouverie 1st Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Jacob de la Forterie
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne de la Foterie
GrandFather: Jacob Bouverie 1st Viscount Folkestone
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Urry of Mill Place, Isle of Wight
Great x 2 Grandfather: David Urry
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Urry Lady Bouverie
Mother: Mary Bouverie Countess Shaftesbury
Great x 1 Grandfather: Bartholemew Clarke
GrandMother: Mary Clarke