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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Charles Bromfield is in Sculptors.
Before 6th October 1739 Charles Bromfield was born. Before 6th October 1739 Charles Bromfield was baptised in Patshull, Staffordshire.
After 10th April 1776. St Giles' Church, Wrexham [Map]. Monument to Philip Puleston. Sculpted by Charles Bromfield [aged 36].
After 19th December 1787. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Francis Parry Price [deceased] commissioned by his widow Francisca Wright sculpted by Charles Bromfield [aged 48].
Francis Parry Price: Around 1761 he was born. Before 1785 he and Francisca Wright were married. They had one son Francis Richard and one daughter Francisca Dorothea. On 19th December 1787 he died.
Francisca Wright: she was born to Reverend Henry Mottram Wright of Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire.
