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 or after 27th May 1691, the date of the licence, [his uncle] Thomas Rowney (age 23) and [his mother] Elizabeth Noel were married.
Around 1693 Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire was born to [his uncle] Thomas Rowney (age 24) and [his mother] Elizabeth Noel.
In 1722 Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire (age 29) was elected MP Oxford succeeding his father in the 1722 General Election.
In 1727 Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire (age 34) was elected MP Oxford in the 1727 General Election.
In 1734 Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire (age 41) was elected MP Oxford in the 1734 General Election.
In 1741 Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire (age 48) was elected MP Oxford in the 1741 General Election.
In 1743 Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire (age 50) was appointed High Steward of Oxford for life.
In 1745 Adrien Carpentiers (age 32). Portrait of Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire (age 52).
In 1747 Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire (age 54) was elected MP Oxford unopposed.
In 1754 Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire (age 61) was elected MP Oxford in the 1754 General Election.
On 10th March 1756 Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire (age 63) and Ms Trollope were married.
On 27th October 1759 Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire (age 66) died.
GrandFather: Thomas Rowney of St Giles, London
Father: Thomas Rowney
GrandMother: Catherine Bateman
Thomas Rowney of Dean Farm, Oxfordshire
GrandFather: Edward Noel of St Clement Danes London 
Mother: Elizabeth Noel