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: Bamfylde
In 1560 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton was born to [his father] Richard Bampfield of Poltimore and Bampfylde House (age 34) and [his mother] Elizabeth Sydenham.
On 3rd December 1575 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 15) matriculated Exeter College, Oxford University.
In 1576 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 16) studied law at the Middle Temple.
In 1576 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 16) and Elizabeth Clifton were married.
In 1586 [his son] John Bampylde was born to Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 26) and [his wife] Elizabeth Clifton.
In 1594 [his father] Richard Bampfield of Poltimore and Bampfylde House (age 68) died. Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 34) inherited the Manor of Poltimore, Devon.
In 1597 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 37) was appointed Justice of the Peace Devon.
In 1597 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 37) was elected MP Devon.
In 1599 [his mother] Elizabeth Sydenham died.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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From 1603 to 1604 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 43) was appointed High Sheriff of Devon.
On 9th July 1603 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 43) was knighted at Windsor, Berkshire [Map].
In 1616 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 56) was appointed Deputy Lieutenant Devon.
On 9th February 1626 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 66) died.
In or before 1564 [his father] Richard Bampfield of Poltimore and Bampfylde House and [his mother] Elizabeth Sydenham were married.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Bamfield
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Bamfield
Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes of Copleston
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Bamfield
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Bamfield
GrandFather: Edward Bampfield of Poltimore
Father: Richard Bampfield of Poltimore and Bampfylde House
Great x 1 Grandfather: Nicholas Wadham of Marryfield and Edge
GrandMother: Elizabeth Wadham
Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton
GrandFather: John Sydenham of Brympton d'Evercy
Mother: Elizabeth Sydenham
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Brugge
Great x 3 Grandfather: Giles Brugge 4th Baron Chandos
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Berkeley 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Brugge 5th Baron Chandos
Great x 1 Grandfather: Giles Brugge 6th Baron Chandos
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Darrell
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Darrell
Great x 2 Grandmother: Florence Darrell Baroness Chandos
GrandMother: Ursula Brydges
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Baynham
Great x 1 Grandmother: Isabel Baynham Baroness Chandos