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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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Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronies of England.
Summary
1815. General George Harris 1st Baron Harris (age 68) created.
19th May 1829. Son William Harris 2nd Baron Harris (age 47) succeeded.
30th May 1845. Son George Harris 3rd Baron Harris (age 34) succeeded.
23rd November 1872. Son George Canning Harris 4th Baron Harris (age 21) succeeded.
24th March 1932. Son George St Vincent Harris 5th Baron Harris (age 42) succeeded.
1984. Son George Harris 6th Baron Harris (age 63) succeeded.
17th September 1995. Fourth Cousin Derek Harris 7th Baron Harris (age 79) succeeded.
1996. Son Anthony Harris 8th Baron Harris (age 53) succeeded.
17th March 2023. Fourth Cousin Michael Harris 9th Baron Harris (age 81) succeeded.
In 1815 George Harris (age 68) was created 1st Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.
On 19th May 1829 General George Harris 1st Baron Harris (age 83) died. His son William (age 47) succeeded 2nd Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.
On 30th May 1845 William Harris 2nd Baron Harris (age 63) died. His son George (age 34) succeeded 3rd Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.
On 23rd November 1872 George Harris 3rd Baron Harris (age 62) died. His son George (age 21) succeeded 4th Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.
On 8th July 1874 George Canning Harris 4th Baron Harris (age 23) and Lucy Ada Jervis Baroness Harris were married. She by marriage Baroness Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.
On 24th March 1932 George Canning Harris 4th Baron Harris (age 81) died. His son George (age 42) succeeded 5th Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.
In 1984 George St Vincent Harris 5th Baron Harris (age 94) died. His son George (age 63) succeeded 6th Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.
On 17th September 1995 George Harris 6th Baron Harris (age 75) died. His fourth cousin Derek (age 79) succeeded 7th Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.
In 1996 Derek Harris 7th Baron Harris (age 80) died. His son Anthony (age 53) succeeded 8th Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 17th March 2023 Anthony Harris 8th Baron Harris (age 81) died. His fourth cousin Michael (age 81) succeeded 9th Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.