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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: Robartes
In 1657 [his father] Robert Robartes (age 22) and [his mother] Sarah Bodvel (age 20) were married. He the son of [his grandfather] John Robartes 1st Earl Radnor (age 51) and [his grandmother] Lucy Rich Baroness Robartes.
In 1660 Charles Robartes 2nd Earl Radnor was born to [his father] Robert Robartes (age 25) and [his mother] Sarah Bodvel (age 23).
In 1679 Charles Robartes 2nd Earl Radnor (age 19) was elected MP Bossiney.
In 1681 [his father] Robert Robartes (age 46) was appointed Ambassador to Denmark.
On 8th February 1682 [his father] Robert Robartes (age 48) died at Denmark.
Before 17th July 1685 Charles Robartes 2nd Earl Radnor (age 25) was elected MP Cornwall.
On 17th July 1685 [his grandfather] John Robartes 1st Earl Radnor (age 79) died at Chelsea. His grandson Charles (age 25) succeeded 2nd Earl Radnor, 2nd Viscount Bodmin, 3rd Baron Robartes of Truro in Cornwall, 3rd Baronet Robartes.
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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In 1689 Charles Robartes 2nd Earl Radnor (age 29) and Elizabeth Cutler Countess Radnor were married. She by marriage Countess Radnor.
In 1693 [his father-in-law] John Cutler 1st Baronet (age 90) died without male issue. He was buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. Baronet Cutler of London extinct. His estates were inherited by his daughter [his wife] Elizabeth Cutler Countess Radnor.
On 13th January 1697 [his wife] Elizabeth Cutler Countess Radnor died.
In 1720 [his mother] Sarah Bodvel (age 83) died.
In 1723 Charles Robartes 2nd Earl Radnor (age 63) died. His nephew Henry (age 28) succeeded 3rd Earl Radnor, 3rd Viscount Bodmin, 4th Baron Robartes of Truro in Cornwall, 4th Baronet Robartes.
Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 20 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Robartes 1st Baron Robartes 
GrandFather: John Robartes 1st Earl Radnor
Father: Robert Robartes 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Rich 1st Baron Rich 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Rich 2nd Baron Rich of Leez
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Jenks Baroness Rich
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Rich 1st Earl Warwick
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Baldry
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Baldry Baroness Rich Leez
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Rich 2nd Earl Warwick 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Devereux 
5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Devereux 1st Earl Essex 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Hastings 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Penelope Devereux Countess Devonshire 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Knollys 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Lettice Knollys Countess Essex and Leicester 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Carey 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Lucy Rich Baroness Robartes 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Newport of Hunningham in Warwickshire 
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Newport aka Hatton
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Hatton
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Hatton
Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Hatton Countess Warwick
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas aka Francis Gawdy
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Gawdy
Great x 4 Grandfather: Christopher Coningsby
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Coningsby
Charles Robartes 2nd Earl Radnor 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Bodvel
GrandFather: John Bodvel
Mother: Sarah Bodvel