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: Pratt
In 1714 Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden was born to [his father] John Pratt [aged 57] in Kensington.
On 24th February 1725 [his father] John Pratt [aged 68] died in Great Ormond Street Camden.
On 5th October 1749 Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden [aged 35] and Elizabeth Jeffreys [aged 24] were married.
Around 1751 [his daughter] Frances Pratt Marchioness Londonderry was born to Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden [aged 37] and [his wife] Elizabeth Jeffreys [aged 26]. She married 7th June 1775 Robert Stewart 1st Marquess Londonderry and had issue.
In 1759 [his son] John Jeffreys Pratt 1st Marquess Camden was born to Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden [aged 45] and [his wife] Elizabeth Jeffreys [aged 34]. He married 1785 Frances Molesworth Marchioness Camden and had issue.
In 1765 Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.
On 7th June 1775 [his son-in-law] Robert Stewart 1st Marquess Londonderry [aged 35] and Frances Pratt Marchioness Londonderry [aged 24] were married. She the daughter of Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden [aged 61] and Elizabeth Jeffreys [aged 50].
On 10th December 1779 [his wife] Elizabeth Jeffreys [aged 54] died.
On 25th April 1780 [his son-in-law] Walter Head aka James 1st Baronet and Jane Pratt Lady James were married. She the daughter of Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden [aged 66] and Elizabeth Jeffreys.
In 1785 John Jeffreys Pratt 1st Marquess Camden [aged 26] and Frances Molesworth Marchioness Camden [aged 29] were married. He the son of Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden [aged 71] and Elizabeth Jeffreys.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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On 13th May 1786 Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden [aged 72] was created 1st Earl Camden, 1st Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent.
In 1794 Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden [aged 80] died. In 1794 His son John [aged 35] succeeded 2nd Earl Camden, 2nd Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 2nd Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.
Before 15th October 1811. Nathaniel Dance-Holland [aged 76]. Portrait of Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden.
[his daughter] Jane Pratt Lady James was born to Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden and Elizabeth Jeffreys. She married 25th April 1780 Walter Head aka James 1st Baronet and had issue.