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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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Paternal Family Tree: Morice
In or before 1628 [her father] William Morice (age 25) and Elizabeth Prideaux were married.
Around 1653 Anne Morice Lady Pole was born to [her father] William Morice (age 50).
Around 1666 John Pole 3rd Baronet (age 16) and Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 13) were married.
On 12th December 1676 [her father] William Morice (age 74) died.
In 1678 [her son] William Pole 4th Baronet was born to [her husband] John Pole 3rd Baronet (age 28) and Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 25).
Around 1683 [her daughter] Urith Pole Lady Trevelyan was born to [her husband] John Pole 3rd Baronet (age 33) and Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 30). She married in or before 1697 John Trevelyan 2nd Baronet, son of George Trevelyan 1st Baronet and Mary Willoughby Lady Trevelyan.
On 25th May 1686 [her son] Carolus Pole was born to [her husband] John Pole 3rd Baronet (age 36) and Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 33).
Before 1691. John Riley (age 44). Portrait of Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 37).
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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Before 13th April 1695 [her father-in-law] Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet (age 76) died. He was buried in Shute, Devon. His son [her husband] John (age 45) succeeded 3rd Baronet Pole of Shute House in Devon. Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 42) by marriage Lady Pole of Shute House in Devon.
Before 1696 Jacob Huysmans (age 62). Portrait of Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 42).
In or before 1697 [her son-in-law] John Trevelyan 2nd Baronet (age 26) and [her daughter] Urith Pole Lady Trevelyan (age 13) were married. She by marriage Lady Trevelyan of Nettlecombe.
Around 1697 [her daughter] Urith Pole Lady Trevelyan (age 14) died.
On 13th March 1708 [her husband] John Pole 3rd Baronet (age 58) died. His son [her son] William (age 30) succeeded 4th Baronet Pole of Shute House in Devon.
Around 28th February 1713 Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 60) died.