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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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Succession Relationships is in General Things.
In or after 1134 William Fitzwilliam 3rd Baron of Halton died. His brother-in-law Eustace Fitzjohn 4th Baron Halton (age 46) succeeded 4th Baron Halton.
On 7th August 1893 Augusta Mary Elizabeth Browne 1st Baroness Bolsover (age 58) died. Her step-son Her ninth cousin William (age 35) succeeded 2nd Baron Bolsover of Bolsover in Derbyshire.
In 1190 Sibylla Anjou Queen Jerusalem (age 30) died. Her half sister Isabella (age 18) succeeded Queen Jerusalem.
In 1203 Prince Arthur 3rd Duke Brittany (age 15) was murdered at Rouen, France [Map]. His half sister Alix (age 1) succeeded 5th Countess Richmond. His half-sister Eleanor "Fair Maid of Britanny" 4th Countess of Richmond (age 19), who was imprisoned from 1202 to her death, also used the title Countess of Richmond.
On 26th June 1242 Thomas Beaumont 6th Earl Warwick (age 34) died. His half sister Margaret succeeded 7th Countess Warwick.
On 3rd November 1345 Peter Capet I Count Dreux (age 47) died. His half sister Joan (age 36) succeeded I Countess Dreux.
On 27th June 1376 Joan Montagu Countess Suffolk (age 27) died. Her half sister Audrey succeeded 2nd Baroness Montagu.
On 11th December 1474 Henry IV King Castile (age 49) died. His half sister Isabella (age 23) succeeded Queen Castile.
On 17th November 1558 Queen Mary I of England and Ireland (age 42) died at St James's Palace [Map]. Her half sister Elizabeth (age 25) succeeded I Queen of England. William Brooke 10th Baron Cobham (age 31) was deputed with informing Philip "The Prudent" II King Spain (age 31).
Thomas Wendy (age 58) attended the Queen as physician; the third monarch's death he attended.
On 16th June 1814 Charles Henry Mordaunt 5th Earl Peterborough 3rd Earl Monmouth (age 56) died. Earl Peterborough, Earl Monmouth, Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon, Baron Mordaunt of Reigate extinct. His half sister Mary (age 75) succeeded 11th Baroness Mordaunt.
In 1841 Maria North Marchioness Bute died. Her half sister Susan (age 44) abeyance terminated 10th Baroness North.
On 10th October 1369 David IV Strathbogie 12th Earl Atholl (age 42) died at Strathbogie. His 3 x great grandson Edward succeeded 4th Baron Strabolgi