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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Paternal Family Tree: Carolingian
Louis "German" II succeeded II King East Francia.
Around 794 [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 16) and [his mother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine (age 16) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Aquitaine. He the son of [his grandfather] Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor (age 51) and [his grandmother] Hildegard Vinzgouw Queen Franks Queen Lombardy Holy Roman Empress.
Around 804 Louis "German" II was born to [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 26) and [his mother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine (age 26).
In 813 [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 35) succeeded I King of the Franks. Judith Welf Queen Consort Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks (age 16) by marriage Queen Consort Franks.
On 28th January 814 [his grandfather] Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor (age 71) died. His son [his father] Louis (age 36) succeeded King of the Franks.
In 815 [his brother] Lothair Holy Roman Emperor (age 20) succeeded King Bavaria.
In 817 [his brother] Lothair Holy Roman Emperor (age 22) succeeded Holy Roman Emperor.
On 3rd October 818 [his mother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine (age 40) died.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 821 [his brother] Lothair Holy Roman Emperor (age 26) and [his sister-in-law] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Bavaria. Holy Roman Emperor. He the son of [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 43) and [his mother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine.
In 822 [his brother] Pepin I King Aquitaine (age 25) and [his sister-in-law] Ingeltrude Madrie Queen Consort Aquitaine were married. He the son of [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 44) and [his mother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine.
In or before 828 Louis "German" II (age 23) and Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 24) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort East Francia. He the son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 49) and Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine.
In 828 [his daughter] Hildegard Carolingian was born to Louis "German" II (age 24) and [his wife] Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 25).
In 829 [his son] Carloman King Bavaria was born to Louis "German" II (age 25) and [his wife] Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 26). He married Liutswind Unknown Queen Consort Bavaria.
Around 832 [his daughter] Ermengard Carolingian was born to Louis "German" II (age 28) and [his wife] Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 29).
In 835 [his son] Louis "Younger" King Saxony King Bavaria was born to Louis "German" II (age 31) and [his wife] Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 32). He married Liutgard Saxony Queen Consort Bavaria, daughter of Liudolf Saxony Duke Saxony, and had issue.
On 13th December 838 [his brother] Pepin I King Aquitaine (age 41) died. His son [his nephew] Pepin (age 15) succeeded II King Aquitaine.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 13th June 839 [his son] Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine was born to Louis "German" II (age 35) and [his wife] Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 36). He married Richgard Unknown Holy Roman Empress.
In 840 [his brother] Lothair Holy Roman Emperor (age 45) succeeded King Middle Francia. [his sister-in-law] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia by marriage Queen Consort Middle Francia.
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. The same year, ere midwinter, died [his half-brother] Charles, king of the Franks (age 16). He was slain by a boar; and one year before his brother (age 36) died, who had also the Western kingdom. They were both the sons of [his father] Louis (age 62), who also had the Western kingdom, and died the same year that the sun was eclipsed. He was the son of that Charles whose [his niece] daughter Ethelwulf, king of the West-Saxons, had to wife.
On 20th June 840 [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 62) died. His son [his brother] Pepin succeeded I King Aquitaine. [his sister-in-law] Ingeltrude Madrie Queen Consort Aquitaine by marriage Queen Consort Aquitaine.
On 29th September 855 [his brother] Lothair Holy Roman Emperor (age 60) died.
In 856 [his daughter] Hildegard Carolingian (age 28) died.
Around 864 [his brother-in-law] Conrad Welf I Count Auxerre (age 64) died. His son Conrad succeeded II Count Auxerre. Waldrada Worms Countess Auxerre by marriage Countess Auxerre.
In 866 [his brother-in-law] Rudolph Welf Count Ponthieu (age 64) died.
On 16th July 866 [his daughter] Ermengard Carolingian (age 34) died.
In 876 Louis "German" II (age 72) died. His son Carloman (age 47) succeeded King Bavaria.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 876 [his wife] Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 73) died.
[his daughter] Bertha Carolingian was born to Louis "German" II and Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia.
[his daughter] Gisela Carolingian was born to Louis "German" II and Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia.
[his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks and Judith Welf Queen Consort Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Aquitaine. He the son of [his grandfather] Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor and [his grandmother] Hildegard Vinzgouw Queen Franks Queen Lombardy Holy Roman Empress.
Kings Franks: Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Louis "German" II King East Francia
Great x 2 Grandfather: Sigramnus Count of Hesbaye
Great x 1 Grandfather: Sigram of Hesbaye
Great x 3 Grandfather: Lambert Count of Hesbaye
Great x 2 Grandmother: Landrada of Hesbaye
GrandFather: Ingerman Count of Hesbaye
Mother: Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine