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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Henry Howard is in Painters.
On 31st January 1769 Henry Howard was born.
In March 1791 Henry Howard (age 22) travelled to Rome, Italy [Map] where he met and studied scuplture with John Flaxman (age 35).
Around 1797. Henry Howard (age 27). Portrait of Anne Denman (age 37).
Around 1797. Henry Howard (age 27). Portrait of John Flaxman (age 41).
Around 1818. Henry Howard (age 48). Portrait of Bishop Brownlow North (age 76).
Before 7th December 1826. Henry Howard (age 57). Portrait of John Flaxman (age 71).
1827. Henry Howard (age 57). "The Florentine Girl ('The Artist's Daughter')".
1828. Henry Howard (age 58). Portrait of Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood 1st Baron Collingwood.
Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood 1st Baron Collingwood: On 26th September 1748 he was born to Cuthbert Collingwood of Newcastle upon Tyne. In 1791 Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood 1st Baron Collingwood and Sarah Blackett were married.
Before 5th October 1847. Henry Howard (age 78). Hygeia.
Before 5th October 1847. Henry Howard (age 78). "Perseus and Andromeda".
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 5th October 1847 Henry Howard (age 78) died.