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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Biography of Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog 1224-1278

Paternal Family Tree: Audley

Maternal Family Tree: Bertrade Mainwaring 1197-1246

In or before 1218 [her father] Henry Audley (age 42) and [her mother] Bertrade Mainwaring (age 20) were married. The difference in their ages was 22 years.

Around 1224 Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog was born to [her father] Henry Audley (age 49) and [her mother] Bertrade Mainwaring (age 27).

In 1236 [her future husband] Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog (age 41) succeeded Prince Powys Fadog.

Around 1243 Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog (age 48) and Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog (age 19) were married. She by marriage Princess Powys Fadog. The difference in their ages was 29 years. He the son of Madog Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog and Esyllt or Isolda Unknown Princess Powys Fadog.

In November 1246 [her mother] Bertrade Mainwaring (age 49) died at Hulton Abbey [Map].

On 19th November 1246 [her father] Henry Audley (age 71) died at Bersted.

In 1261 [her daughter] Margery verch Gruffydd Mathrafal was born to [her husband] Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog (age 66) and Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog (age 37).

After 1261 [her son-in-law] William Boteler (age 16) and [her daughter] Angharad Mathrafal were married. She the daughter of [her husband] Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog (age 66) and Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog (age 37).

On 7th December 1269 [her husband] Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog (age 74) died. His son [her son] Madog succeeded Prince Powys Fadog.

In 1277 [her son] Madog Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog was killed. His brother [her son] Gruffydd succeeded Prince Powys Fadog.

Around 1278 Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog (age 54) died.

Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'

This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.

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[her daughter] Angharad Mathrafal was born to Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog and Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog. She married after 1261 William Boteler and had issue.

[her son] Gruffydd Fychan Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog was born to Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog and Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog.

[her son] Owain Mathrafal was born to Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog and Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog.

[her son] Llywelyn Mathrafal was born to Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog and Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog.

[her son] Madog Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog was born to Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog and Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog.

Royal Descendants of Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog
Number after indicates the number of unique routes of descent. Descendants of Kings and Queens not included.

Queen Anne Boleyn of England [1]

Queen Jane Seymour [2]

Catherine Parr Queen Consort England [2]

Queen Catherine Howard of England [1]

Jane Grey I Queen England and Ireland [2]

George Wharton [6]

Brigadier-General Charles Fitz-Clarence [26]

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom [122]

Queen Consort Camilla Shand [57]

Diana Spencer Princess Wales [346]

Catherine Middleton Princess of Wales [2]

Ancestors of Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Audley

Great x 1 Grandfather: Liulf Audley

Great x 2 Grandmother: Aldgyth Unknown

GrandFather: Adam Audley

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mabella Stanley

Father: Henry Audley

GrandMother: Emma Fitzorm

Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog

GrandFather: Ralph Mainwaring

Mother: Bertrade Mainwaring