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: Vane
Maternal Family Tree: Theodosia Noel 1585
On 1st July 1640 [his father] Henry Vane "The Younger" [aged 27] and [his mother] Frances Wray [aged 23] were married.
On 21st May 1653 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard was born to Henry Vane "The Younger" [aged 40] and Frances Wray [aged 36].
On 14th June 1662 [his father] Henry Vane "The Younger" [aged 49] was beheaded at Tower Hill [Map] for treason against King Charles II [aged 32]. He had been sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered, however, King Charles II commuted the sentence to beheading.
In 1675 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard [aged 21] was appointed MP County Durham.
On 9th May 1676 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard [aged 22] and Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard were married. She the daughter of Gilbert Holles 3rd Earl de Clare [aged 43] and Grace Pierrepont Countess de Clare [aged 43]. They were half fifth cousin once removed.
On or after 9th May 1676 [his son] Henry Vane was born to Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard [aged 22] and [his wife] Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard. He died the same year.
In 1678 [his son] Gilbert Vane 2nd Baron Barnard was born to Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard [aged 24] and [his wife] Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard. He married before 1705 Mary Randyll Baroness Barnard and had issue.
On 18th December 1679 [his mother] Frances Wray [aged 62] died. She was buried at Shipbourne, Kent.
On 17th February 1682 [his son] William Vane 1st Viscount Vane was born to Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard [aged 28] and [his wife] Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard.
In 1688 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard [aged 34] was appointed Privy Council.
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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In 1689 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard [aged 35] was appointed MP Boroughbridge.
In 1698 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Barnard. [his wife] Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard by marriage Baroness Barnard.
Before 1705 [his son] Gilbert Vane 2nd Baron Barnard [aged 26] and [his daughter-in-law] Mary Randyll Baroness Barnard were married. She by marriage Baroness Barnard.
On 28th October 1723 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard [aged 70] died at Shipbourne, Kent. His son Gilbert [aged 45] succeeded 2nd Baron Barnard.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 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 22 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 20 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 16 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Fane of Hildenborough in Tunbridge 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Vane of Hadlow in Kent
GrandFather: Henry Vane "The Elder" 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Roger Twysden 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Twyden 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Wyatt
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Wyatt 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Brooke 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Wyatt 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Haute
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Haute
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maria Guildford
Father: Henry Vane "The Younger" 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Anthony Darcy 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Mundy
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Mundy 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Juliana Browne 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
GrandMother: Frances Darcy 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Jacopo Guicciardini
Great x 2 Grandfather: Vincenzo Guicciardini
Great x 1 Grandmother: Camilla Guicciardini
Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Wray
Great x 2 Grandfather: Christopher Wray
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Jackson
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Jackson
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Wray 1st Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Nicholas Girlington
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Girlington
GrandFather: Christopher Wray 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Drury 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Drury 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sothill
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Drury 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Rich 1st Baron Rich 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Audrey Rich
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Jenks Baroness Rich
Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Drury Lady Glentworth 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Stafford 
11 x Great Grand Son of King David I of Scotland
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Stafford 12 x Great Grand Son of King David I of Scotland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Fogge
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Stafford 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Stafford 1st Baron Stafford 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Stafford 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ursula Pole 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Mother: Frances Wray 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Cecil 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Heckington
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter
Great x 4 Grandfather: Peter Cheke
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Cheke
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Neville 3rd Baron Latimer 
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Neville 4th Baron Latimer of Snape 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy de Vere 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester 
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Lucy Somerset Baroness Latimer Snape 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Browne Countess of Worcester 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Albinia Cecil 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Andrew Noel 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Theodosia Noel