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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Canon is in Lords Spritual England.
In 1500 Roger Lupton (age 44) was appointed Canon of the seventh stall at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle [Map] which position he held for life.
In 1660, at the Restoration, Bishop Peter Gunning (age 46) was appointed Canon Canterbury.
In 1375 Bishop Richard Mitford was appointed Canon Chapel Royal Windsor which he held until 1390.
In 1677 Richard Meggot was appointed Canon Chapel Royal Windsor.
In 1813 Henry Cockayne-Cust (age 32) was appointed Canon Chapel Royal Windsor.
In 1822 Bishop Richard Bagot (age 39) was appointed Canon Chapel Royal Windsor.
In 1669 Zachary Crodock (age 6) was appointed Canon Chichester Cathedral.
Before 1307 William Pontington Canon Exeter was appointed Canon Exeter Cathedral.
In 1535 George Carew (age 37) was appointed Canon Exeter Cathedral.
After 1236 Stephen Segrave (age 65) was appointed Canon Leicester Abbey.
John Evelyn's Diary. 24th February 1665. Dr. Fell (age 39), Canon of Christ Church, preached before the King (age 34), on 15 ch. Romans, v. 2, a very formal discourse, and in blank verse, according to his manner; however, he is a good man. Mr. Philips, preceptor to my son, went to be with the Earl of Pembroke's (age 44) son, my Lord Herbert (age 24).
On 29th December 1670 Robert South (age 36) was appointed Canon of Christ Church.
In 1192 Bishop Roger Niger was appointed Canon St Paul's Cathedral.
On 2nd May 1674 Robert Crichton (age 35) was appointed Canon Wells and installed as Precentor Wells.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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In or before 1826 Roger Frankland was appointed Canon Wells.
In 1669 Bishop Thomas Sprat (age 34) was appointed Canon Westminster Abbey.
In 1894 Bishop Charles Gore (age 40) was appointed Canon Westminster Abbey.
Amaury Montfort was appointed Canon York.