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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Magdalen College, Oxford University is in Oxford University.
Around 1462 Bishop Richard Foxe [aged 14] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Around 1519 Bishop Owen Oglethorpe [aged 12] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Around 1520 George Vernon "King of the Peak" [aged 12] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Around 1525 Bishop William Overton was born in Clerkenwell [Map]. He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Archdeacon John Mullins [aged 21] was made probationary Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford University. He was awarded Bachelor of Arts on 24th July 1541, Master of Arts on 8th February 1546 and Bachelor of Divinity in 1551.
Around 1569 Arthur Throckmorton [aged 12] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1571 Erasmus Dryden 1st Baronet [aged 17] was admitted to Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1574 Francis Newport [aged 19] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Around 1575 William Russell 1st Baron Russell [aged 15] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Before 1576 Matthew Browne [aged 12] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1579 Edward Talbot 8th Earl of Shrewsbury [aged 17] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 17th November 1581 William Borlase of Little Marlow [aged 17] matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In June 1582 John Bridgeman [aged 45] matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1584 John Stradling 1st Baronet [aged 21] graduated BA from Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 27th June 1590 Thomas Berkeley [aged 14] was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 22nd June 1604 Henry Borlase [aged 14] matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 22nd June 1604 William Borlase [aged 15] matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Around 1606 Edward Rodney [aged 15] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1607 Edward Willoughby educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 4th November 1608 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh [aged 13] was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Around 1609 William Waller [aged 12] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 12th June 1618 John Curzon 1st Baronet [aged 19] was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Around 1628 Henry Vane "The Younger" [aged 14] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1634 Arthur Annesley 1st Earl Annesley [aged 19] graduated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 30th April 1635 John Borlase 1st Baronet [aged 15] matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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On 30th April 1635 William Borlase [aged 14] matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 31st August 1636 Henry Spencer 1st Earl of Sunderland [aged 15] graduated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 1st July 1642 Compton Reade 1st Baronet [aged 17] matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In June 1648 William Hoole was admitted to Magdalen College, Oxford University.
John Evelyn's Diary. 14th July 1669. Dr. Fell, Dean of Christ Church and Vice-Chancellor, with Dr. Allestree [aged 47], Professor, with beadles and maces before them, came to visit me at my lodging. I went to visit Lord Howard's sons at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1670 Richard Annesley 3rd Baron Altham [aged 15] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1687 Bishop Samuel Parker [aged 47] was appointed Magdalen College, Oxford University by the Ecclesiastical Commission when the fellows refused to elect any of the king's nominees. This act became one of the most celebrated episodes leading up to King James's [aged 53] abdication.
On 21st March 1688 Bishop Samuel Parker [aged 48] died at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 10th September 1703 John Digby [aged 16] was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 8th May 1707 John Digby [aged 20] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
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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On 12th July 1708 Robert Digby [aged 16] was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 12th October 1711 Robert Digby [aged 19] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 9th March 1714 Wriothesley Digby [aged 16] was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1716 Wriothesley Digby [aged 18] was awarded Bachelor of Arts at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 5th May 1720 William Wheler 5th Baronet [aged 16] matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Around 1730 Henry Reginald Courtenay [aged 15] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1731 William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon [aged 21] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1739 William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon [aged 29] was awarded Honorary Doctor of Civil Law at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1774 Reverend Barton Wallop [aged 29] was appointed Master of Magdalen College, Oxford University which office he held until his death in 1781.
Around 1810 Bishop Aubrey Spencer [aged 14] educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
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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On 18th January 1870 John Reade 6th Baronet matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University as a Gentleman Commoner. On 2nd July 1783 John Reade 6th Baronet was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University.
On 23rd April 1879 Spencer Maryon-Wilson 11th Baronet [aged 19] matriculated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In or before 1926 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet [aged 22] was admitted to Magdalen College, Oxford University. He was President of the Oxford Union in 1926. Graduated MA in 1930.
William Russell 1st Duke Bedford educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
1813. Frederick Nash [aged 31]. "Founders Tower, Magdalen College.