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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Paternal Family Tree: Wallop
On 18th October 1568 Henry Wallop was born to [his uncle] Henry Wallop (age 28).
In 1588 Henry Wallop (age 19) graduated Bachelor of Arts at St John's College, Oxford University.
In 1597 Henry Wallop (age 28) was elected MP Lymington.
On 14th April 1599 [his uncle] Henry Wallop (age 59) died at Guisnes.
Before 1601 Henry Wallop (age 32) and Elizabeth Corbet (age 17) were married.
In 1601 Henry Wallop (age 32) was elected Knight of the Shire Hampshire.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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On 20th July 1601 [his son] Robert Wallop was born to Henry Wallop (age 32) and [his wife] Elizabeth Corbet (age 18). He married 1635 his fourth cousin once removed Anne Wriothesley, daughter of Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of Southampton and Elizabeth Vernon Countess Southampton, and had issue.
In 1603 Henry Wallop (age 34) was appointed High Sheriff of Hampshire.
In February 1606 Henry Wallop (age 37) was appointed High Sheriff of Shropshire.
In 1614 Henry Wallop (age 45) was elected MP Stockbridge.
In 1621 Henry Wallop (age 52) was elected MP Hampshire.
In 1623 Henry Wallop (age 54) was elected MP Whitchurch.
Around 5th November 1623 [his wife] Elizabeth Corbet (age 40) died.
In 1624 Henry Wallop (age 55) was appointed Custos Rotulorum Hampshire.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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In 1625 Henry Wallop (age 56) was elected MP Andover.
In 1626 Henry Wallop (age 57) was elected MP Hampshire.
In 1628 Henry Wallop (age 59) was elected MP Hampshire.
In 1629 Henry Wallop (age 60) was appointed High Sheriff of Hampshire.
Around 1635 [his son] Robert Wallop (age 33) and [his daughter-in-law] Anne Wriothesley (age 35) were married. She the daughter of Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of Southampton and Elizabeth Vernon Countess Southampton (age 63). They were fourth cousin once removed.
Before 1639 [his son-in-law] William Heveningham (age 34) and [his daughter] Katherine Wallop were married.
From 1640 to 1644 Henry Wallop (age 71) lived at 6 7 Great Piazza Covent Garden.
On 14th November 1642 Henry Wallop (age 74) died.
[his daughter] Katherine Wallop was born to Henry Wallop and Elizabeth Corbet. She married before 1639 William Heveningham and had issue.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Stephen Wallop 
GrandFather: Oliver Wallop
Father: Henry Wallop