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: Bentinck
On 14th August 1850 or 16th September 1850 [her father] George Cavendish-Bentinck (age 29) and [her mother] Prudence Penelope Leslie (age 23) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
On 4th June 1861 Mary Venetia Cavendish-Bentinck was born to [her father] George Cavendish-Bentinck (age 39) and [her mother] Prudence Penelope Leslie (age 34).
In 1885 Arthur James (age 32) and Mary Venetia Cavendish-Bentinck (age 23) were married.
On 9th April 1891 [her father] George Cavendish-Bentinck (age 69) died.
1895. Luke Fildes (age 51). Portrait of Mary Venetia Cavendish-Bentinck (age 33).
On 22nd June 1896 [her mother] Prudence Penelope Leslie (age 69) died at Spanish Place, Manchester Square.
2nd July 1897. Henry Bullingham (age 45). Photograph of Mary Venetia Cavendish-Bentinck (age 36) at the Devonshire House Ball as Elizabeth Cavendish daughter of Bess of Hardwick.
On 23rd September 1900 Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Queen Consort England was christened at All Saints Church, Hitchin. Her godmothers included Maud Bowes-Lyon (age 30) and Mary Venetia Cavendish-Bentinck (age 39).
In 1917 [her husband] Arthur James (age 64) died.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 2nd May 1948 Mary Venetia Cavendish-Bentinck (age 86) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 26 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 25 Grand Daughter of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 23 Grand Daughter of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 20 Grand Daughter of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 14 Grand Daughter of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Bentinck 1st Earl of Portland 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Bentinck 1st Duke Portland 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Villiers Countess Portland 
10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Bentinck 2nd Duke Portland 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Wriothesley Baptist Noel 2nd Earl Gainsborough 
9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Noel Duchess Portland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Greville Duchess Buckingham and Normandby 
10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Cavendish-Bentinck 3rd Duke Portland 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Harley 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Foley Countess of Oxford and Mortimer
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Cavendish Harley 2nd Duchess Portland 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Holles 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Henrietta Cavendish Holles Countess of Oxford and Mortimer 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Cavendish Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of
GrandFather: Frederick Cavendish-Bentinck 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cavendish 2nd Duke Devonshire 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Cavendish 3rd Duke Devonshire 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Rachel Russell Duchess Devonshire 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Cavendish 4th Duke Devonshire 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Hoskins of Oxted
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Hoskins Duchess Devonshire
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Hale
Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy Cavendish 3rd Duchess Portland 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Boyle 2nd Earl Burlington 
5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Boyle 3rd Earl Burlington 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Juliana Noel Countess Burlington
Great x 2 Grandmother: Charlotte Elizabeth Boyle Marchioness Hartington 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Savile 2nd Marquess Halifax 
10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Savile Countess Burlington 11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Finch Duchess Roxburghe 
10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Father: George Cavendish-Bentinck 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Lowther 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Christopher Lowther
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Lowther 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale
GrandMother: Mary Lowther 13 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Fane of Brympton 
9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Fane 8th Earl of Westmoreland 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Scrope 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Fane 9th Earl of Westmoreland 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Swymmer
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Swymmer Countess Westmoreland
Great x 1 Grandmother: Augusta Fane Countess Lonsdale 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Bertie 1st Duke Ancaster and Kesteven 
10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Montagu Bertie 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Albinia Farington Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven
Great x 2 Grandmother: Augusta Bertie 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Piers
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Piers
Mary Venetia Cavendish-Bentinck 11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Bishop John Leslie 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Reverend Charles Leslie
Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Cunningham 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Leslie
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Powell Leslie
GrandFather: Charles Powell Leslie
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Hill
Great x 3 Grandfather: Michael Hill
Great x 2 Grandfather: Arthur Hill aka Hill-Trevor 1st Viscount Dungannon
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Trevor 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Trevor
Great x 1 Grandmother: Prudence Penelope
Mother: Prudence Penelope Leslie
GrandMother: Christiana Fosbery