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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Around 1645 Peter Cross was born.
1667. Peter Cross (age 22). Miniature portrait of Elizabeth Dormer Countess Chesterfield (age 14).
Elizabeth Dormer Countess Chesterfield: In 1653 she was born to Charles Dormer 2nd Earl Carnarvon and Elizabeth Capell Countess Carnarvon in Wing, Buckinghamshire. After July 1665 Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Chesterfield and she were married. She by marriage Countess Chesterfield. She the daughter of Charles Dormer 2nd Earl Carnarvon and Elizabeth Capell Countess Carnarvon. He the son of Henry Stanhope and Katherine Wotton Countess Chesterfield. They were third cousin once removed. In November 1677 Elizabeth Dormer Countess Chesterfield died.
1685. Peter Cross (age 40). Miniature portrait of Catherine Sedley Countess Dorchester and Portmore (age 27).
In 1724 Peter Cross (age 79) died.