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: Champion aka Champion de Crespigny
On 22nd August 1843 [his father] Claude Champion de Crespigny 3rd Baronet (age 25) and [his mother] Mary Tyrell Lady Champion de Crespigny (age 20) were married. She by marriage Lady Champion de Crespigny of Champion Lodge in Surrey.
On 20th April 1847 Claude Champion de Crespigny 4th Baronet was born to [his father] Claude Champion de Crespigny 3rd Baronet (age 28) and [his mother] Mary Tyrell Lady Champion de Crespigny (age 24).
On 11th August 1868 [his father] Claude Champion de Crespigny 3rd Baronet (age 50) died. His son Claude (age 21) succeeded 4th Baronet Champion de Crespigny of Champion Lodge in Surrey.
Before 11th September 1873 Claude Champion de Crespigny 4th Baronet (age 26) and Louisa Margaret McKerrall were married.
On 11th September 1873 [his son] Claude Champion de Crespigny was born to Claude Champion de Crespigny 4th Baronet (age 26) and [his wife] Louisa Margaret McKerrall.
On 11th January 1876 [his mother] Mary Tyrell Lady Champion de Crespigny (age 53) died.
In 1878 [his son] Claude Raul Champion de Crespigny 5th Baronet was born to Claude Champion de Crespigny 4th Baronet (age 30).
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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On 26th May 1883 [his daughter] Valerie Champion Crespigny Lady Smiley was born to Claude Champion de Crespigny 4th Baronet (age 36). She married in or before 1905 John Smiley 2nd Baronet, son of Hugh Houston Smiley 1st Baronet, and had issue.
On 18th May 1885, James Manson alias Lee was hanged at Chelmsford Prison (then known as Springfield Gaol) for the murder of Inspector Simmons of Essex County Constabulary at Romford on 20 January. Those present included the Sheriff's Marshall, Mr D. Powell; Mr Walter Gepp, taking the place of his brother Charles, the Under Sheriff, who had sprained his ankle; and Messrs F. Smee and D. Thompson from the Under-Sheriff's office. The High Sheriff himself (J. F. Lescher of Hutton Park, Brentwood) was not present, although he had been at the prison earlier; but Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny (age 38), with no official function and for no obvious reason, walked in the procession from the condemned cell to the scaffold (Essex Standard, 23 May 1885, p. 8). Sir Claude later claimed that he had been there in his capacity as a magistrate, although no one had actually required his presence.
In or before 1905 [his son-in-law] John Smiley 2nd Baronet (age 28) and [his daughter] Valerie Champion Crespigny Lady Smiley (age 21) were married.
On 18th May 1910 [his son] Claude Champion de Crespigny (age 36) committed suicide. He was found dead by the roadside at King's Cliffe in Northamptonshire. The physician and coroner concluded that a temporary madness may have been caused by influenza and repeated heavy falls whilst playing polo.
In 1914 Claude Champion de Crespigny 4th Baronet (age 66) was fined £20 for striking a Police Constable at the Bungay Races where he, Claude, was acting as Steward.
On 26th June 1935 Claude Champion de Crespigny 4th Baronet (age 88) died. His son Claude (age 57) succeeded 5th Baronet Champion de Crespigny of Champion Lodge in Surrey.
Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 21 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 27 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 22 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 25 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 21 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 24 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 29 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: Philip Champion
Great x 2 Grandfather: Claude Champion de Crespgny 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Champion de Crespigny 2nd Baronet
GrandFather: Augustus James Champion de Crespigny 13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Other Windsor 2nd Earl Plymouth 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Other Windsor 3rd Earl Plymouth 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Whitley 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Other Lewis Windsor 4th Earl Plymouth 13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandmother: Sarah Windsor Lady Champion de Crespigny 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Andrew Archer 14 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Archer 1st Baron Archer 15 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Dashwood 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Archer Countess Plymouth 11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Tipping 1st Baronet
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Tipping Baroness Archer 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Cheke 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Father: Claude Champion de Crespigny 3rd Baronet 14 x Great Grand Son of
Claude Champion de Crespigny 4th Baronet 15 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Tyrrell of Billericay 
13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Tyrrell 14 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Tyrrell 15 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Tyrell 1st Baronet 16 x Great Grand Son of
GrandFather: John Tyssen Tyrell 2nd Baronet 17 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Tyssen of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Great x 1 Grandmother: Sarah Tyssen
Mother: Mary Tyrell Lady Champion de Crespigny 18 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Lyon Pilkington 3rd Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Lyon Pilkington 4th Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: Michael Pilkington 6th Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Pilkington 7th Baronet
GrandMother: Elizabeth Ann Pilkington
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Tufnel
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Anne Tufnel Lady Pilkington