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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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Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton 1726-1800

Paternal Family Tree: Willoughby

On 19th December 1726 Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton was born to Thomas Willoughby [aged 32] and Elizabeth Southby at York [Map].

Around 1742 Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton [aged 15] educated at Jesus College, Cambridge University.

On 2nd December 1742 [his father] Thomas Willoughby [aged 48] died.

In 1756 Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton [aged 29] and Dorothy Cartright Baroness Middleton were married.

In 1757 Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton [aged 30] was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.

On 24th April 1761 [his son] Henry Willoughby 6th Baron Middleton was born to Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton [aged 34] and [his wife] Dorothy Cartright Baroness Middleton. He married before 11th March 1793 Jane Lawley, daughter of Robert Lawley 5th Baronet and Jane Thompson.

On 2nd November 1781 Thomas Willoughby 4th Baron Middleton [aged 52] died. His first cousin Henry [aged 54] succeeded 5th Baron Middleton, 6th Baronet Willoughby of Wollaton. [his wife] Dorothy Cartright Baroness Middleton by marriage Baroness Middleton.

On 24th November 1784 [his son-in-law] Richard Langley and [his daughter] Dorothy Willoughby were married.

Before 11th March 1793 [his son] Henry Willoughby 6th Baron Middleton [aged 31] and [his daughter-in-law] Jane Lawley [aged 26] were married.

Before 4th August 1799. Monument to Francis Willoughby 3rd Baron Middleton, Thomas Willoughby 4th Baron Middleton, Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton [aged 72] and [his wife] Dorothy Cartright Baroness Middleton in St Leonard's Church, Wollaton [Map] sculpted by John "The Elder" Bacon [aged 58]. The names of Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton and Dorothy Cartright Baroness Middleton were either added later, or the monument completed by the workshop of John "The Elder" Bacon after his death on 4th August 1799.

Dorothy Cartright Baroness Middleton: In 1756 Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton and she were married. On 2nd November 1781 Thomas Willoughby 4th Baron Middleton died. His first cousin Henry succeeded 5th Baron Middleton, 6th Baronet Willoughby of Wollaton. She by marriage Baroness Middleton. On 18th September 1808 she died.

On 14th June 1800 Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton [aged 73] died. His son Henry [aged 39] succeeded 6th Baron Middleton, 7th Baronet Willoughby of Wollaton.

On 18th September 1808 [his former wife] Dorothy Cartright Baroness Middleton died.

[his daughter] Henrietta Willoughby Viscountess Lumley was born to Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton and Dorothy Cartright Baroness Middleton. She married before 17th June 1832 Richard Lumley-Saunderson 6th Earl Scarborough, son of Richard Lumley-Saunderson 4th Earl Scarborough and Barbara Savile Countess Scarborough.

[his father] Thomas Willoughby and [his mother] Elizabeth Southby were married.

[his daughter] Dorothy Willoughby was born to Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton and Dorothy Cartright Baroness Middleton. She married 24th November 1784 Richard Langley.

Royal Ancestors of Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton 1726-1800

Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings Godwinson: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Harold II of England

Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King David I of Scotland

Kings France: Great x 14 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 26 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Kings Spain: Great x 18 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon

Ancestors of Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton 1726-1800

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Willoughby 9 x Great Grandson of King Henry III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Perceval Willoughby 10 x Great Grandson of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Hart 12 x Great Granddaughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Willoughby 8 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Willoughby 6 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Bridget Willoughby 7 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Lyttelton 6 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Willoughby 9 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Cassandra Ridgway

Grandfather: Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton 10 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Barnard

Great x 1 Grandmother: Emma Barnard

Father: Thomas Willoughby 11 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Rothwell

Grandmother: Elizabeth Rothwell Baroness Willoughby and Middleton

Henry Willoughby 5th Baron Middleton 12 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England

Mother: Elizabeth Southby