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: Maynard
Before 10th July 1586 [his father] Henry Maynard of Estaines Parva (age 39) and [his mother] Susan Pearson were married. They had eight sons.
On 10th July 1586 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard was born to [his father] Henry Maynard of Estaines Parva (age 39) and [his mother] Susan Pearson.
In 1608 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 21) and Frances Cavendish (age 15) were married. Their 3 children predeceased him. She the daughter of William Cavendish 1st Earl Devonshire (age 55) and Anne Keighley (age 45).
On 10th April 1608 [his brother-in-law] William Cavendish 2nd Earl Devonshire (age 18) and Christian Bruce Countess Devonshire were married. He the son of [his father-in-law] William Cavendish 1st Earl Devonshire (age 55) and [his mother-in-law] Anne Keighley (age 45).
In 1610 [his father] Henry Maynard of Estaines Parva (age 63) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Little Easton [Map] where there is a fine monument to him and his wife.
In 1613 [his wife] Frances Cavendish (age 20) died.
On 14th May 1615 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 28) and Anne Everard Baroness Maynard (age 21) were married at St Mary's Church, Little Easton [Map]. They had 2 sons and 5 daughters.
In 1620 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 33) was created 1st Baron Maynard of Wicklow. [his wife] Anne Everard Baroness Maynard (age 26) by marriage Baroness Maynard of Wicklow.
Around 1623 [his son] William Maynard 2nd Baron Maynard was born to William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 36) and [his wife] Anne Everard Baroness Maynard (age 29). He married before 1642 Dorothy Banastre Baroness Maynard and had issue.
In 1628 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 41) was created 1st Baron Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim Little Easton. [his wife] Anne Everard Baroness Maynard (age 34) by marriage Baroness Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim Little Easton.
On 19th December 1640 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 54) died. His son William (age 17) succeeded 2nd Baron Maynard of Wicklow, 2nd Baron Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim Little Easton. Dorothy Banastre Baroness Maynard by marriage Baroness Maynard of Wicklow, Baroness Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim Little Easton.
In 1647 [his former wife] Anne Everard Baroness Maynard (age 53) died.
GrandFather: John Maynard
Father: Henry Maynard of Estaines Parva
William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard
GrandFather: Thomas Pearson
Mother: Susan Pearson