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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Scotland Lords Spiritual is in Scotland.
George Hepburn Bishop Isles was appointed Abbot Arbroath.
Donald Campbell Abbot Coupar Angus was appointed Abbot Coupar Angus.
Before 2nd October 1528 William Douglas Prior of Coldingham (age 35) was appointed Abbot Holyrood.
On 9th January 1492 Archbishop of Glasgow was appointed Archbishop of Glasgow; the first Archbishop of Glasgow, holding as suffragans the bishop of Dunkeld, the bishop of Dunblane, the bishop of Argyll, and the bishop of Galloway.
Around May 1497 King James IV of Scotland (age 24) nominated his brother James of Ross (age 21) to be Archbishop of St Andrews. James of Ross was a minor, and so the revenues of the archbishopric would be controlled by King James.
On 28th November 1547 Archbishop John Hamilton (age 35) was appointed ArchBishop of St Andrews.
Around August 1548 Cardinal David Beaton was consecrated as ArchBishop of St Andrews.
Archbishop Alexander Stewart was appointed ArchBishop of St Andrews.
Hugh Douglas was appointed Dean Brechin Cathedral.
In 1538 James Stewart 1st Earl of Moray Regent (age 7) was appointed Prior of St Andrew's securing his income.
