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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Paternal Family Tree: Wordsworth
On 9th June 1774 Christopher Wordsworth was born to John Wordsworth and Ann Cookson at Wordsworth House.
In 1783 [his father] John Wordsworth died. [his sister] Dorothy Wordsworth (age 11) was sent to live with her aunt Elizabeth Threlkeld in Halifax.
In 1798 Christopher Wordsworth (age 23) became a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1804 Christopher Wordsworth (age 29) and Priscilla Lloyd were married.
On 30th October 1807 [his son] Bishop Christopher Wordsworth was born to Christopher Wordsworth (age 33) and [his wife] Priscilla Lloyd.
In 1810 Christopher Wordsworth (age 35) published an Ecclesiastical Biography in 6 volumes.
In 1810 Christopher Wordsworth (age 35) received his Doctor of Divinity degree.
In 1815 [his wife] Priscilla Lloyd died.
In 1820 Christopher Wordsworth (age 45) was appointed Master of Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map] which position he held until 1846 when he resigned.
On 2nd February 1846 Christopher Wordsworth (age 71) died at Buxted.