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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Biography of William Godolphin 1567-1613

Paternal Family Tree: Godolphin

In 1562 [his father] Francis Godolphin (age 22) and [his mother] Margaret Killigrew (age 14) were married.

In 1567 William Godolphin was born to Francis Godolphin (age 27) and Margaret Killigrew (age 19).

In 1585 William Godolphin (age 18) was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University.

On 29th January 1587 William Godolphin (age 20) admitted at Lincoln's Inn.

In 1597 William Godolphin (age 30) was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Scilly Isles.

In 1598 [his mother] Margaret Killigrew (age 50) died.

On 13th January 1599 William Godolphin (age 32) was knighted.

After 27th July 1600 [his father] Francis Godolphin (age 60) and [his step-mother] Alice Skirret (age 55) were married.

In 1604 William Godolphin (age 37) was elected MP Cornwall.

On 25th December 1605 [his son] Francis Godolphin was born to William Godolphin (age 38).

In 1608 [his father] Francis Godolphin (age 68) died.

In 1608 William Godolphin (age 41) was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.

Before 15th January 1610 [his son] Sidney Godolphin was born to William Godolphin (age 43).

In 1613 William Godolphin (age 46) died.

[his son] William Godolphin was born to William Godolphin.

[his daughter] Penelope Godolphin Viscountess Fitzhardinge was born to William Godolphin.

Royal Descendants of William Godolphin 1567-1613

Diana Spencer Princess Wales

Ancestors of William Godolphin 1567-1613

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Godolphin

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Godolphin

GrandFather: Thomas Godolphin

Father: Francis Godolphin

William Godolphin

GrandFather: John Killigrew

Mother: Margaret Killigrew