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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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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.