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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Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton was born to [her father] Bartholemew Walmesley.
In 1706 Thomas Petre 6th Baron Petre [aged 73] died. His son [her future husband] Robert [aged 17] succeeded 7th Baron Petre. Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton by marriage Baroness Petre.
On 1st March 1712 Robert Petre 7th Baron Petre [aged 23] and Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton were married.
On 22nd March 1713 [her husband] Robert Petre 7th Baron Petre [aged 24] died of smallpox. His son Robert succeeded 8th Baron Petre.
On 2nd April 1733 Charles Stourton 15th Baron Stourton [aged 31] and Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton were married.
On 24th March 1744 Thomas Stourton 14th Baron Stourton [aged 76] died without issue. His nephew [her husband] Charles [aged 42] succeeded 15th Baron Stourton. Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton by marriage Baroness Stourton.
On 11th March 1753 [her husband] Charles Stourton 15th Baron Stourton [aged 51] died without issue. His brother [her brother-in-law] William [aged 48] succeeded 16th Baron Stourton. Winifrede Howard Baroness Stourton [aged 26] by marriage Baroness Stourton.
On 31st January 1785 Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton died.