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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Earl Abergavenny is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
17th May 1784. George Neville 1st Earl Abergavenny created.
9th September 1785. Son Henry Neville 2nd Earl Abergavenny succeeded.
27th March 1843. Son John Neville 3rd Earl Abergavenny succeeded.
12th April 1845. Brother William Neville 4th Earl Abergavenny succeeded.
17th August 1868. Son William Neville 1st Marquess Abergavenny succeeded.
12th December 1915. Son Reginald Neville 2nd Marquess Abergavenny succeeded.
13th October 1927. Brother Henry Neville 3rd Marquess Abergavenny succeeded.
10th January 1938. Nephew Guy Larnach Neville 4th Marquess Abergavenny succeeded.
30th March 1954. Son John Henry Guy Neville 5th Marquess Abergavenny succeeded.
23rd February 2000. Nephew Christopher Neville 6th Marquess Abergavenny succeeded.
On 17th May 1784 George Neville 1st Earl Abergavenny was created 1st Earl Abergavenny, 1st Viscount Neville.
On 9th September 1785 George Neville 1st Earl Abergavenny died. His son Henry succeeded 2nd Earl Abergavenny, 2nd Viscount Neville, 3rd Baron Abergavenny. Mary Robinson Countess Abergavenny by marriage Countess Abergavenny.
On 27th March 1843 Henry Neville 2nd Earl Abergavenny died. His son John succeeded 3rd Earl Abergavenny, 3rd Viscount Neville, 4th Baron Abergavenny.
On 12th April 1845 John Neville 3rd Earl Abergavenny died. His brother William succeeded 4th Earl Abergavenny, 4th Viscount Neville, 5th Baron Abergavenny. Caroline Leeke Countess Abergavenny by marriage Countess Abergavenny.
On 17th August 1868 William Neville 4th Earl Abergavenny died. His son William succeeded 5th Earl Abergavenny, 5th Viscount Neville, 6th Baron Abergavenny. Caroline Vanden Bempte Johnston Marchioness Abergavenny by marriage Countess Abergavenny.
On 12th December 1915 William Neville 1st Marquess Abergavenny died. His son Reginald succeeded 2nd Marquess Abergavenny, 6th Earl Abergavenny, 6th Viscount Neville, 2nd Earl Lewes, 7th Baron Abergavenny.
On 13th October 1927 Reginald Neville 2nd Marquess Abergavenny died at Cheadle, Cheshire [Map]. His brother Henry succeeded 3rd Marquess Abergavenny, 7th Earl Abergavenny, 7th Viscount Neville, 3rd Earl Lewes, 8th Baron Abergavenny.
On 10th January 1938 Henry Neville 3rd Marquess Abergavenny died. His nephew Guy succeeded 4th Marquess Abergavenny, 8th Earl Abergavenny, 8th Viscount Neville, 4th Earl Lewes. Baron Abergavenny abeyant between David George Pratt 6th Marquess Camden and Delaval Thomas Harold Astley 23rd Baron Hastings. Isabel "Nellie" Larnach Marchioness Abergavenny by marriage Marchioness Abergavenny.
On 30th March 1954 Guy Larnach Neville 4th Marquess Abergavenny died. His son John succeeded 5th Marquess Abergavenny, 9th Earl Abergavenny, 9th Viscount Neville, 5th Earl Lewes. Mary Patricia Harrison Marchioness Abergavenny by marriage Marchioness Abergavenny.
On 23rd February 2000 John Henry Guy Neville 5th Marquess Abergavenny died. His nephew Christopher succeeded 6th Marquess Abergavenny, 10th Earl Abergavenny, 10th Viscount Neville, 6th Earl Lewes. Venetia Maynard Marchioness Abergavenny by marriage Marchioness Abergavenny.