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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Viscount Irvine is in Viscount.
In May 1661 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 30] created new Baronetcies and Peerages...
10th May 1661 William Smyth 1st Baronet [aged 45] was created 1st Baronet Smyth of Redcliff in Buckinghamshire.
16th May 1661 Hugh Smyth 1st Baronet [aged 29] was created 1st Baronet Smyth of Ashton Court in Somerset. Anne Ashburnham Lady Smyth [aged 23] by marriage Lady Smyth of Ashton Court in Somerset.
18th May 1661 Robert Jenkinson 1st Baronet [aged 40] was created 1st Baronet Jenkinson of Walcot in Oxfordshire and of Hawkesbury in Gloucestershire.
20th May 1661 William Glynne 1st Baronet [aged 23] was created 1st Baronet Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter in Oxfordshire.
23rd May 1661 Henry Ingram 1st Viscount Irvine [aged 21] was created 1st Viscount Irvine.
On 7th June 1661 Henry Ingram 1st Viscount Irvine [aged 21] and Essex Montagu Viscountess Irvine were married. She by marriage Viscountess Irvine. She the daughter of Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Manchester [aged 59].
In 1666 Henry Ingram 1st Viscount Irvine [aged 26] died. His son Edward [aged 4] succeeded 2nd Viscount Irvine.
In 1688 Edward Ingram 2nd Viscount Irvine [aged 26] died. His brother Arthur [aged 21] succeeded 3rd Viscount Irvine.
On 21st June 1702 Arthur Ingram 3rd Viscount Irvine [aged 36] died. In 1714 His son Edward [aged 16] succeeded 4th Viscount Irvine.
In 1714 Edward Machell Ingram 4th Viscount Irvine [aged 28] died. His brother Rich [aged 25] succeeded 4th Viscount Irvine.
In 1717 Rich Ingram 5th Viscount Irvine [aged 28] and Anne Howard Viscountess Irvine [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Viscountess Irvine. She the daughter of Charles Howard 3rd Earl Carlisle [aged 48] and Anne Capell Countess Carlisle [aged 43]. They were fourth cousins.
On 10th April 1721 Rich Ingram 5th Viscount Irvine [aged 33] died. His brother Arthur [aged 31] succeeded 6th Viscount Irvine.
On 30th May 1736 Arthur Ingram 6th Viscount Irvine [aged 46] died. His brother Henry [aged 45] succeeded 7th Viscount Irvine. Ann Scarborough Viscountess Irvine [aged 44] by marriage Viscountess Irvine.
On 4th April 1761 Henry Ingram 7th Viscount Irvine [aged 69] died. His brother George [aged 67] succeeded 8th Viscount Irvine.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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In 1763 George Ingram 8th Viscount Irvine [aged 69] died. His nephew Charles [aged 35] succeeded 9th Viscount Irvine.
On 27th June 1778 Charles Ingram 9th Viscount Irvine [aged 51] died without male issue. Viscount Irvine extinct.