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: Bernadotte
On 21st January 1829 King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway was born to [his father] Oscar I King Sweden and Norway (age 29).
On 6th June 1857 King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway (age 28) and Queen Sophia of Sweden and Norway (age 20) were married.
On 16th June 1858 [his son] Gustav V King Sweden was born to King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway (age 29) and [his wife] Queen Sophia of Sweden and Norway (age 21).
On 8th July 1859 [his father] Oscar I King Sweden and Norway (age 60) died.
On 27th February 1861 [his son] Prince Carl Duke of Västergötland was born to King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway (age 32) and [his wife] Queen Sophia of Sweden and Norway (age 24).
On 18th September 1872 [his brother] Charles XV King Sweden IV King Norway (age 46) died. His brother Oscar (age 43) succeeded King Sweden and King Norway. [his wife] Queen Sophia of Sweden and Norway (age 36) by marriage Queen Sweden and Queen Norway.
1898. Anders Zorn (age 37). Portrait of King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway (age 68).
On 8th December 1907 King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway (age 78) died. His son Gustav (age 49) succeeded V King Sweden.
On 30th December 1913 [his former wife] Queen Sophia of Sweden and Norway (age 77) died.