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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In 1554 Edward Unton (age 20) was elected MP Malmesbury.
In 1572 Henry Bayntun (age 36) was elected MP Malmesbury.
In 1593 Thomas Lake (age 25) was elected MP Malmesbury.
In April 1640 Anthony Hungerford (age 32) was elected MP Malmesbury during the Short Parliament.
In November 1640 Anthony Hungerford (age 32) was elected MP Malmesbury during the Long Parliament.
On 16th January 1668 Edward Neville Poole (age 51) was elected MP Malmesbury.
In March 1679 William Estcourt 3rd Baronet (age 24) was elected MP Malmesbury.
In October 1679 William Estcourt 3rd Baronet (age 25) was elected MP Malmesbury.
In 1681 William Estcourt 3rd Baronet (age 26) was elected MP Malmesbury.
On 20th April 1713 John Rushout 4th Baronet (age 28) was elected MP Malmesbury with the support of Thomas Wharton 1st Marquess Wharton (age 64).
Between 22nd January 1715 and 9th March 1715 the 1715 General Election was held. The election had been caused by George I's (age 54) succession. The Whig party, which supported George I, won an overwhelming majority.
John Rushout 4th Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Malmesbury.
Leonard Smelt (age 32) was elected MP Northallerton.
Thomas Frankland 3rd Baronet (age 30) was elected MP Thirsk.
George Carpenter 1st Baron Carpenter (age 57) was elected MP Whitchurch.
In 1722 John Rushout 4th Baronet (age 36) was elected MP Malmesbury and MP Evesham in the 1722 General Election. He was unseated on petition at Malmesbury on 13th December 1722, and so took his seat at Evesham.
In 1761 John Tylney 2nd Earl Tylney (age 48) was elected MP Malmesbury.
In 1792 James Sanderson 1st Baronet (age 50) was elected Lord Mayor of London and MP Malmesbury,.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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In 1794 Francis Glanville (age 31) was elected MP Malmesbury.
In 1802 Claude Scott 1st Baronet (age 59) was elected MP Malmesbury which seat he held until 1806.
In 1802 Samuel Scott 2nd Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Malmesbury which seat he held until 1806.
In 1806 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne (age 26) was elected MP Malmesbury which seat he held until 1807.