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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Paternal Family Tree: Essex
In 709 Saelred King of Essex was born to Unknown Ancestry Essex.
In 709 Offa King of Essex died. His first cousin three times removed Saelred succeeded King Essex.
In 715 Swæfberht King of Essex was appointed provisional King Essex by Saelred King of Essex (age 6). Given Swæfberht had just been born Saelred was, in effect, naming his heir.
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 746. This year was King Selred (age 37) slain.
In 746 Saelred King of Essex (age 37) died. His first cousin four times removed Swithred succeeded King Essex.
[his son] Sigeric I King of Essex was born to Saelred King of Essex.
GrandFather: Sledd King of Essex
Father: Unknown Ancestry Essex