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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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Earl Desart is in Earl Ireland.
In 1842 John Cuffe 3rd Earl Desart (age 23) and Elizabeth Lucy Campbell Countess Desart (age 20) were married. She by marriage Countess Desart. She the daughter of John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor (age 51) and Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor (age 46).
On 1st April 1865 John Cuffe 3rd Earl Desart (age 46) died. His son William (age 19) succeeded 4th Earl Desart.
On 19th July 1876 Hamilton John Agmondesham Cuffe 5th Earl of Desart (age 27) and Margaret Joan Lascelles Countess of Desart (age 22) were married. She by marriage Countess Desart. She the daughter of Henry Thynne Lascelles 4th Earl Harewood (age 52) and Elizabeth Joanna Burgh. He the son of John Cuffe 3rd Earl Desart and Elizabeth Lucy Campbell Countess Desart (age 54). They were second cousins.
On 15th September 1898 William Ulick O'Connor Cuffe 4th Earl of Desart (age 53) died. His brother Hamilton (age 50) succeeded 5th Earl Desart.
On 4th November 1934 Hamilton John Agmondesham Cuffe 5th Earl of Desart (age 86) died. Earl Desart extinct.