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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.
On 18th August 1848 Captain Richard Kirby Ridgeway was born at Oldcastle, County Meath.
On 8th January 1868 Captain Richard Kirby Ridgeway (age 19) was commissioned into the British Army.
On 14th February 1870 Captain Richard Kirby Ridgeway (age 21) was promoted to Lieutenant.
On 29th April 1895 Captain Richard Kirby Ridgeway (age 46) was appointed assistant adjutant-general of the Peshawar district, part of the Punjab Command.
On 8th January 1898 Captain Richard Kirby Ridgeway (age 49) was promoted to Colonel.
On 11th October 1924 Captain Richard Kirby Ridgeway (age 76) died at Harrogate, North Yorkshire.