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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Biography of Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet 1717-1797

Paternal Family Tree: Molyneux of Castle Dillon, Armagh

In 1694 [his father] Thomas Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 32) and [his mother] Catherine Howard were married.

In 1717 Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet was born to [his father] Thomas Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 55) and [his mother] Catherine Howard.

In 1730 [his father] Thomas Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 68) was created 1st Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.

On 19th October 1733 [his father] Thomas Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 72) died. His son [his brother] Daniel (age 25) succeeded 2nd Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.

In 1738 [his brother] Daniel Molyneux 2nd Baronet (age 30) died. His brother Capel (age 21) succeeded 3rd Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.

In 1740. James Latham (age 44). Portrait of Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet (age 23).

In 1744 Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet (age 27) was appointed High Sheriff of Armagh.

In 1761 Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet (age 44) was elected MP Clogher.

In or before 1766 [his son] Capel Molyneux 4th Baronet was born to Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet (age 48).

In 1767 [his son] General Thomas Molyneau 5th Baronet was born to Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet (age 50). He married before 1790 Elizabeth Perrin Lady Molyneux and had issue.

Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'

This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.

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In 1769 [his son] Captain John Molyneux was born to Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet (age 52).

In March 1774 [his son-in-law] George Brabazon 1st Baronet (age 24) and [his daughter] Anne Molyneux were married.

Before 1776 Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet (age 58) was elected MP Dublin University.

In 1776 Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet (age 59) was appointed to the Privy Council Ireland.

In 1783 Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet (age 66) was elected MP Clogher.

Before 1790 [his son] General Thomas Molyneau 5th Baronet (age 22) and [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Perrin Lady Molyneux (age 20) were married.

In August 1797 Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet (age 80) died. His son Capel (age 31) succeeded 4th Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh. [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Perrin Lady Molyneux (age 28) by marriage Lady Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.

[his daughter] Anne Molyneux was born to Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet. She married March 1774 George Brabazon 1st Baronet and had issue.

Royal Ancestors of Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet

                Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand  Son of  King Edmund "Ironside" I of England            

                Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand  Son of  Owain "Great" King Gwynedd            

                Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand  Son of  Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth            

                Kings Powys: Great x 19 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 11 Grand  Son of  King Edward III of England            

                Kings Scotland: Great x 19 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 20 Grand  Son of  Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks            

                Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand  Son of  Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine