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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Godfrey Clarke was born to [his father] Gilbert Clarke.
On 25th March 1734 [his uncle] Godfrey Clarke (age 50) died. His estates, valued at £6,000 each year, were inherited by his nephew Godfrey Clarke.
In 1740, following the death of Nicholas Leke 4th Earl Scarsdale, the last of his line, Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Derbyshire [Map] was sold to Godfrey Clarke
In or before 1742 Godfrey Clarke and Anne Pole were married.
Around 1742 [his son] Godfrey Bagnall Clarke was born to Godfrey Clarke and [his wife] Anne Pole.
In 1768 Godfrey Clarke was elected MP Derbyshire beating Henry Harpur 6th Baronet (age 29).
On 30th March 1774 Godfrey Clarke died. His son Godfrey Bagnall Clarke (age 32) inherited his estates including Sutton Scarsdale [Map].
[his daughter] Sarah Clarke was born to Godfrey Clarke and Anne Pole. She married before 26th December 1774 Job Hart Price aka Price-Clarke and had issue.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Godfrey Clarke of Somershall Hall, Brampton and Chilcote, Derbyshire
GrandFather: Gilbert Carke of Chilcote
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Milward of Eaton Dovedale, Derbyshire
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Milward
Father: Gilbert Clarke