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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On 25th August 1855 [his father] Colonel Charles Freville Surtees (age 31) and [his mother] Bertha Chauncey (age 22) were married.
On 13th January 1858 Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees was born to [his father] Colonel Charles Freville Surtees (age 34) and [his mother] Bertha Chauncey (age 25).
In 1876 Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees (age 17) joined the 49th Regiment of Foot.
In October 1877 Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees (age 19) transferred to the Coldstream Guards with whom he remained for the rest of his career.
On 5th November 1882 [his mother] Bertha Chauncey (age 49) died.
In 1887 Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees (age 28) and Madeline Augusta Crabbe were married.
On 22nd December 1906 [his father] Colonel Charles Freville Surtees (age 83) died at the Charing Cross Hotel.
On 27th December 1906 the funeral of [his father] Colonel Charles Freville Surtees (deceased) was held at Long Ditton, Surrey attended by Countess Walburga Ehrengarde Helena von Hohenthal (age 67), Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees (age 48),
In 1918 Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees (age 59) was elected MP Gateshead which seat he held until 1922.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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In October 1932 Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees (age 74) was appointed Provincial Grand Master for Durham.
In November 1932 Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees (age 74) was appointed Provisional Prior of the Knights Templar.
After 1933. Durham Cathedral [Map]. Memorial to Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees (age 74).
On 18th April 1933 Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees (age 75) died.
In 1957 [his former wife] Madeline Augusta Crabbe died.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Lieutenant Crosier Surtees
GrandFather: Robert Surtees of Redworth Hall
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Surtees
Father: Colonel Charles Freville Surtees
GrandMother: Elizabeth Cookson
Brigadier-General Herbert Conyers Surtees
GrandFather: Nathaniel Snell Chauncey of Green End
Mother: Bertha Chauncey