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: Talbot
Before 1685 [his father] Bishop William Talbot (age 26) and [his mother] Mary Stoughton were married.
In 1685 Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot was born to [his father] Bishop William Talbot (age 27) and [his mother] Mary Stoughton.
Around 1695 Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot (age 10) educated at Eton College [Map].
Around 1697 Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot (age 12) educated Oriel College.
In 1699 [his father] Bishop William Talbot (age 41) was appointed Bishop of Oxford.
Around June 1708 Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot (age 23) and Cecil Mathew Baroness Talbot were married. He the son of Bishop William Talbot (age 50) and Mary Stoughton.
On 16th May 1710 [his son] William Talbot 1st Earl Talbot was born to Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot (age 25) and [his wife] Cecil Mathew Baroness Talbot at Worcester, Worcestershire [Map]. He married 21st February 1733 Mary Cardonnel Countess Talbot and had issue.
Around 1712 [his son] John Talbot was born to Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot (age 27) and [his wife] Cecil Mathew Baroness Talbot. He married (1) 30th May 1737 Henrietta Decker, daughter of Matthew Decker 1st Baronet and Henrietta Watkins Lady Decker (2) August 1748 Catherine Chetwynd, daughter of John Chetwynd 2nd Viscount Chetwynd and Esther Kent Viscountess Chetwynd, and had issue.
In 1715 [his father] Bishop William Talbot (age 57) was appointed Chancellor of the Order of the Garter.
On 23rd April 1715 [his father] Bishop William Talbot (age 57) was appointed Bishop of Salisbury.
In 1718 [his father] Bishop William Talbot (age 60) was appointed Dean Chapel Royal.
On 13th June 1720 [his wife] Cecil Mathew Baroness Talbot died.
In 1722 [his father] Bishop William Talbot (age 64) was appointed Bishop of Durham.
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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On 10th October 1730 [his father] Bishop William Talbot (age 72) died at Hanover Square.
In 1733 Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot (age 48) was created 1st Baron Talbot of Hensol in Glamorganshire.
On 21st February 1733 [his son] William Talbot 1st Earl Talbot (age 22) and [his daughter-in-law] Mary Cardonnel Countess Talbot (age 14) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
Around 1735 John Vanderbank (age 40). Portrait of Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot (age 50).
On 14th February 1737 Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot (age 52) died at Lincoln's Inn Fields. His son William (age 26) succeeded 2nd Baron Talbot of Hensol in Glamorganshire. [his daughter-in-law] Mary Cardonnel Countess Talbot (age 18) by marriage Baroness Talbot of Hensol in Glamorganshire.
[his son] George Talbot was born to Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot and Cecil Mathew Baroness Talbot. He married before 26th October 1769 Anne Bouverie, daughter of Jacob Bouverie 1st Viscount Folkestone and Mary Clarke, and had issue.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 18 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Talbot 
5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Talbot of Albrighton 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Etheldreda Audrey Cotton
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Talbot 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Wrottesley 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Wrottesley
Great x 1 Grandfather: Sharington Talbot 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Sharington of Cranworth in Norfolk
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Sharington of Lacock in Wiltshire
Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Pyrton
Great x 2 Grandmother: Olive Sharington
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Paggett of Lacock Abbey
GrandFather: William Talbot 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Washbourne
Father: Bishop William Talbot 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandMother: Mary Doughty
Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Mother: Mary Stoughton