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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Earl Antrim is in Earl Ireland.
In 1620 Randal "Arranach" Macdonnell 1st Earl Antrim was created 1st Earl Antrim 1C. Alice O'Neill Countess Antrim by marriage Countess Antrim 1C.
On 10th December 1636 Randal "Arranach" Macdonnell 1st Earl Antrim died. His son Randall (age 27) succeeded 2nd Earl Antrim 1C.
In 1665 Alexander Macdonnell 3rd Earl Antrim (age 50) and Elizabeth Annesley (age 25) were married. She by marriage Countess Antrim 1C. The difference in their ages was 25 years. She the daughter of Arthur Annesley 1st Earl Annesley (age 50) and Elizabeth Altham Countess Anglesey (age 44). He the son of Randal "Arranach" Macdonnell 1st Earl Antrim and Alice O'Neill Countess Antrim.
On 3rd February 1683 Randall MacDonnell 1st Marquess Antrim (age 73) died. Marquess of Antrim 1C extinct. His brother Alexander (age 68) succeeded 3rd Earl Antrim 1C. Helena Burke Countess Antrim by marriage Countess Antrim 1C.
In 1699 Alexander Macdonnell 3rd Earl Antrim (age 84) died. His son Randal (age 19) succeeded 4th Earl Antrim 1C.
On 19th October 1721 Randal MacDonnell 4th Earl of Antrim (age 41) died. His son Alexander (age 8) succeeded 5th Earl Antrim 1C.
In 1775 Alexander MacDonnell 5th Earl of Antrim (age 62) died. His son Randal (age 25) succeeded 6th Earl Antrim 1C.