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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Moreton Corbet, Shropshire is in Shropshire.
See: Moreton Corbet Castle [Map].
Around 1400 Roger Corbet was born to Robert Corbet Lord of Moreton (age 16) at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire. He married before 1434 Elizabeth Hopton Countess of Worcester.
In 1468 Roger Corbet (age 68) died at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire.
On 11th April 1513 Robert Corbet (age 36) died at Moreton Corbet Castle [Map]. He was buried at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire.
In 1542 Robert "The Traveler" Corbet was born to Andrew Corbet (age 19) at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire. He married before 1583 Anne St John, daughter of Oliver St John 1st Baron St John and Agnes Fisher Baroness St John Bletso.
In 1548 Margaret Corbet was born to Andrew Corbet (age 25) at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire. She married before 1st March 1578 Thomas Harley and had issue.
In 1548 Anne Corbet was born to Andrew Corbet (age 25) at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire. She married before 1570 Walter Leveson and had issue.
Around 1583 Elizabeth Corbet was born to Robert "The Traveler" Corbet (age 41) at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire and Anne St John (age 33). She married before 1601 Henry Wallop and had issue.
Moreton Corbet Castle is also in Castles in Shropshire.
Around 1477 Robert Corbet was born to Richard Corbet (age 52) and Elizabeth Devereux at Moreton Corbet Castle [Map]. He married his fifth cousin once removed Elizabeth Vernon and had issue.
Around 1511 Reginald Corbet was born to Robert Corbet (age 34) and Elizabeth Vernon (age 36) in Moreton Corbet Castle [Map].
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 11th April 1513 Robert Corbet (age 36) died at Moreton Corbet Castle [Map]. He was buried at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire.
On 29th March 1563 Elizabeth Vernon (age 88) died at Moreton Corbet Castle [Map].