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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MP Wootton Bassett is in Member Parliament.
In 1545 Edmund Brydges 2nd Baron Chandos (age 23) was elected MP Wootton Bassett.
In 1584 Thomas Vavasour (age 24) was elected MP Wootton Bassett.
In 1586 Thomas Vavasour (age 26) was elected MP Wootton Bassett.
On 30th December 1623 the fourth Parliament of James I (age 57) known as the Happy Parliament was summoned.
On 19th February 1624 the Happy Parliament held its first session.
Roland Egerton 1st Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Wootton Bassett.
Arthur Lake (age 25) was elected MP Minehead.
James Wriothesley (age 18) was elected MP Winchester.
Richard Edgecumbe (age 53) was elected MP Grampound.
In 1626 Thomas Lake (age 58) was elected MP Wootton Bassett.
In November 1640 Edward Neville Poole (age 23) was elected MP Wootton Bassett.
In 1661 Walter St John 3rd Baronet (age 38) was elected MP Wootton Bassett.
In October 1679 Henry St John 1st Viscount St John (age 26) was elected MP Wootton Bassett which seat he held until March 1681. He also held the seat in 1685–87, 1689–95 and 1698–1700.
In 1708 Robert Cecil (age 37) was elected MP Wootton Bassett. He did not stand at the 1710 British general election.
In 1831 Henry John George Herbert 3rd Earl Carnarvon (age 30) was elected MP Wootton Bassett.