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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Summary
14th July 1961. Robert Anthony Eden 1st Earl Avon (age 64) created.
14th January 1977. Son Nicholas Eden 2nd Earl Avon (age 46) succeeded.
17th August 1985. Nicholas Eden 2nd Earl Avon extinct.
The London Gazette 42411. Whitehall, London S.W.1. 14th July 1961.
The Queen has been pleased by Letters Patent under the. Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 12th July, to confer the dignities of a Viscounty and an Earldom of the United Kingdom upon The Right Honourable Sir Robert Anthony Eden (age 64), KG, MC, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, styles and titles of Viscount Eden, of Royal Leamington Spa in the County of Warwick, and Earl of Avon.
On 14th January 1977 Robert Anthony Eden 1st Earl Avon (age 79) died. His son Nicholas (age 46) succeeded 2nd Earl of Avon, 2nd Viscount Eden of Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.
On 17th August 1985 Nicholas Eden 2nd Earl Avon (age 54) died unmarried. Earl of Avon and Viscount Eden of Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire extinct.