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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On 9th February 1716 Mary Reynolds was born to [her father] Samuel Reynolds.
In 1740 Mary Reynolds (age 23) paid half of the £120 for her [her brother] brother's (age 16) education by Thomas Hudson (age 39).
In 1749 Mary Reynolds (age 32) paid for her [her brother] brother's (age 25) travel to Italy.
In 1750 [her daughter] Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond was born to John Palmer of Palmer House Great Torrington Devon and Mary Reynolds (age 33). She married 25th July 1792 Murrough O'Brien 1st Marquess Thomond.
On 11th January 1762 Louis Francois Roubiliac (age 59) died. He was buried in St Martin in the Fields Church [Map]. His funeral was attended by [her brother] Joshua Reynolds (age 38) among many others. His apprentice Nicholas Read (age 29) took over his studio at 66 St Martin's Lane.
Around 1780. [her brother] Joshua Reynolds (age 56). Portrait of his sister Mary Reynolds (age 63).
On 25th July 1792 [her son-in-law] Murrough O'Brien 1st Marquess Thomond (age 66) and [her daughter] Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond (age 42) were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years.
On 23rd August 1792 [her brother] Joshua Reynolds (age 69) died at his home in Leicester Fields. He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral [Map]. He bequesthed his niece [her daughter] Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond (age 42) £100,000 in his will.
On 27th May 1794 Mary Reynolds (age 78) died.
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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John Palmer of Palmer House Great Torrington Devon and Mary Reynolds were married.