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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Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically, Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
14th April 1665. Nicholas Crispe 1st Baronet [aged 66] created.
26th February 1666. Grandson Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 23] succeeded.
November 1698. Son John Crispe 3rd Baronet [aged 22] succeeded.
18th January 1728. Son Nicholas Crispe 4th Baronet [aged 10] succeeded.
1st June 1730. Uncle Charles Crispe 5th Baronet [aged 50] succeeded.
9th July 1740. Charles Crispe 5th Baronet extinct.
On 14th April 1665 Nicholas Crispe 1st Baronet [aged 66] was created 1st Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.
On 26th February 1666 Nicholas Crispe 1st Baronet [aged 67] died. He was buried at St Mildred's Church, Bread Street. His grandson Nicholas [aged 23] succeeded 2nd Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.
On 30th April 1674 Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 31] and Judith Adrian Lady Crispe were married. She by marriage Lady Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.
In November 1698 Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 55] died. He was buried at St Mildred's Church, Bread Street. His son John [aged 22] succeeded 3rd Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.
On 18th January 1728 John Crispe 3rd Baronet [aged 52] died. His son Nicholas [aged 10] succeeded 4th Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.
On 1st June 1730 Nicholas Crispe 4th Baronet [aged 12] died unmarried. His uncle Charles [aged 50] succeeded 5th Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.
On 9th July 1740 Charles Crispe 5th Baronet [aged 60] died. Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex extinct. His estates were inherited by