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: Keppel
On or before 30th January 1670, the date he was baptised, Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle was born to [his father] Oswald Keppel.
In October 1688 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 18] and Robert Ferguson [aged 51] accompanied King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland [aged 37] to England during the Glorious Revolution.
In 1695 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 24] was appointed Gentlemen of the Bedchamber and Master of the Robes.
In 1696 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 25] was created 1st Viscount Bury in Lancashire, 1st Baron Ashford of Ashford in Kent.
On 10th February 1697 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 27] was created 1st Earl Albermarle.
John Evelyn's Diary. 30th March 1699. The King [aged 48] preferring his young favorite Earl of Albemarle [aged 29] to be first Commander of his Guard, the Duke of Ormond [aged 33] laid down his commission. This of the Dutch Lord passing over his head, was exceedingly resented by everybody.
In 1700 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 29] was appointed 508th Knight of the Garter by King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland [aged 49].
Before 5th June 1702 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 32] and Geertruid Johanna Quirina Van Der Duyn Countess Albermarle were married. She by marriage Countess Albermarle.
On 5th June 1702 [his son] William Anne Keppel 2nd Earl Albermarle was born to Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 32] and [his wife] Geertruid Johanna Quirina Van Der Duyn Countess Albermarle at Whitehall Palace [Map]. He married 21st February 1722 Anne Lennox Countess Albermarle, daughter of Charles Lennox 1st Duke Richmond and Anne Brudenell Duchess Richmond, and had issue.
On 23rd May 1706 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 36] and Harry Trelawny 5th Baronet [aged 19] were present at Ramilles during the Battle of Ramilles.
Colonel James Gardiner [aged 18] was shot through the mouth and nearly killed by a French soldier who had returned to plunder the dead. However, Gardiner was spared after being mistaken for a French soldier.
On 11th July 1708 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 38] was present at Oudenaarde during the Battle of Oudenarde.
John Wallop 1st Earl Portsmouth [aged 18] fought as a volunteer.
After 11th July 1708 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 38] distinguished himself at Lille during the Siege of Lille.
In 1716 [his daughter] Sophia Keppel was born to Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 45] and [his wife] Geertruid Johanna Quirina Van Der Duyn Countess Albermarle. She married John Thomas and had issue.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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On 30th May 1718 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 48] died. His son William [aged 15] succeeded 2nd Earl Albermarle, 2nd Viscount Bury in Lancashire, 2nd Baron Ashford of Ashford in Kent.