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: Hurt Aka Sitwell
Maternal Family Tree: Anne Hill Countess Mornington 1742-1831
In 1886 [his father] George Reresby Sitwell 4th Baronet [aged 25] and [his mother] Ida Emily Augusta Denison Lady Sitwell [aged 17] were married. She by marriage Lady Sitwell of Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire. She the daughter of [his grandfather] William Henry Forester Denison 1st Earl Londesborough [aged 51] and [his grandmother] Edith Somerset Countess Londesborough [aged 47].
On 15th November 1897 Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell 6th Baronet was born to [his father] George Reresby Sitwell 4th Baronet [aged 37] and [his mother] Ida Emily Augusta Denison Lady Sitwell [aged 29] in Scarborough, North Yorkshire [Map].
Around 1900. John Singer Sargent [aged 43]. Portrait of the Sitwell Family including, left to right, [his sister] Edith Sitwell [aged 12], George Sitwell 2nd Baronet, [his mother] Ida Emily Augusta Denison Lady Sitwell [aged 31], Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell 6th Baronet [aged 2] and [his brother] Francis Osbert Sacheverell Sitwell 5th Baronet [aged 7].
George Sitwell 2nd Baronet: In 1797 he was born to Sitwell Sitwell 1st Baronet. On 14th July 1811 Sitwell Sitwell 1st Baronet died. His son George succeeded 2nd Baronet Sitwell of Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire. In 1853 George Sitwell 2nd Baronet died. His son Sitwell succeeded 3rd Baronet Sitwell of Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire.
On 12th October 1925 Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell 6th Baronet [aged 27] and Georgia Doble [aged 20] were married.
On 15th April 1927 [his son] Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell 7th Baronet was born to Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell 6th Baronet [aged 29] and [his wife] Georgia Doble [aged 21]. He married 31st October 1952 Penelope Forbes and had issue.
On 17th September 1935 [his son] Francis Trajan Sacheverell Sitwell was born to Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell 6th Baronet [aged 37] and [his wife] Georgia Doble [aged 30].
In 1937 [his mother] Ida Emily Augusta Denison Lady Sitwell [aged 68] died.
On 9th July 1943 [his father] George Reresby Sitwell 4th Baronet [aged 83] died. His son [his brother] Francis [aged 50] succeeded 5th Baronet Sitwell of Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire.
1946. Cecil Beaton [aged 41]. Photograph of siblings [his brother] Osbert [aged 53], Sacheverell [aged 48] and [his sister] Edith [aged 58] Sitwell.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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On 31st October 1952 [his son] Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell 7th Baronet [aged 25] and [his daughter-in-law] Penelope Forbes [aged 29] were married.
On 4th May 1969 Francis Osbert Sacheverell Sitwell 5th Baronet [aged 76] died. His brother Sacheverell [aged 71] succeeded 6th Baronet Sitwell of Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire.
In 1980 [his wife] Georgia Doble [aged 74] died.
7th April 1982. Lord Snowdon [aged 52]. Photograph of Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell 6th Baronet [aged 84].
On 1st October 1988 Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell 6th Baronet [aged 90] died. His son Sacheverell [aged 61] succeeded 7th Baronet Sitwell of Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire.
Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 26 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 25 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 31 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 15 Grand Son of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 29 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Johnathan Hurt
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Sitwell 14 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Sitwell 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Sitwell Sitwell 1st Baronet 15 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Sitwell 2nd Baronet 16 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
GrandFather: Sitwell Reresby Sitwell 3rd Baronet 17 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: George Reresby Sitwell 4th Baronet 18 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell 6th Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Burton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Burton aka Conyngham 2nd Baron Conyngham 
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Conyngham
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Conyngham 1st Marquess Conyngham
Great x 4 Grandfather: Nathaniel Clements
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Clements
Great x 4 Grandmother: Hannah Gore
Great x 1 Grandfather: Albert Conygham aka Denison 1st Baron Londesborough
Great x 3 Grandfather: Joseph Denison 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Denison Marchioness Conyngham
GrandFather: William Henry Forester Denison 1st Earl Londesborough 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Forester 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Cecil Forester 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Cecil Weld-Forester 1st Baron Forester 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Henrietta Maria Weld-Forester 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Manners Marquess of Granby 
11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Manners 4th Duke Rutland 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Seymour 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 2 Grandmother: Katherine Mary Manners Baroness Forester 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Noel Somerset 4th Duke Beaufort 
11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Isabella Somerset Duchess Rutland 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Berkeley Duchess Beaufort 
13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Mother: Ida Emily Augusta Denison Lady Sitwell 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Noel Somerset 4th Duke Beaufort 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Somerset 5th Duke Beaufort 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Berkeley Duchess Beaufort 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Charles Somerset 6th Duke Beaufort 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Boscawen 
10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Boscawen Duchess Beaufort 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Evelyn Evelyn
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Somerset 7th Duke Beaufort 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Gower 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Marquess Stafford 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Evelyn Pierrepont Baroness Gower 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Charlotte Sophia Leveson-Gower Duchess Beaufort 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Stewart 6th Earl Galloway 
11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Susanna Stewart Marchioness Stafford 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Cochrane Countess Galloway 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Edith Somerset Countess Londesborough 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Smith
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Smith
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Culling Smith
Great x 1 Grandmother: Emily Frances Smith Duchess Beaufort
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Colley aka Wesley 1st Baron Mornington
Great x 3 Grandfather: Garrett Wellesley 1st Earl Mornington
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sale
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Wellesley
Great x 4 Grandfather: Arthur Hill aka Hill-Trevor 1st Viscount Dungannon
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Hill Countess Mornington