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 Lathom is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
1880. Edward Bootle Wibraham 1st Earl Lathom [aged 42] created.
19th November 1898. Son Edward George Bootle Wibraham 2nd Earl Lathom [aged 34] succeeded.
15th March 1910. Son Edward William Bootle-Wilbraham 3rd Earl of Lathom [aged 14] succeeded.
6th February 1930. Edward William Bootle-Wilbraham 3rd Earl of Lathom extinct.
In 1880 Edward Bootle Wibraham 1st Earl Lathom [aged 42] was created 1st Earl Lathom. Alice Villiers Countess Lathom [aged 39] by marriage Countess Lathom.
On 19th November 1898 Edward Bootle Wibraham 1st Earl Lathom [aged 60] died. His son Edward [aged 34] succeeded 2nd Earl Lathom, 3rd Baron Skelmersdale in Lancashhire. Wilma Pleydell-Bouverie Countess Lathom [aged 29] by marriage Countess Lathom.
On 15th March 1910 Edward George Bootle Wibraham 2nd Earl Lathom [aged 45] died. His son Edward [aged 14] succeeded 3rd Earl Lathom, 4th Baron Skelmersdale in Lancashhire.
On 6th February 1930 Edward William Bootle-Wilbraham 3rd Earl of Lathom [aged 34] died withou issue. Earl Lathom extinct. Arthur Bootle-Wilbraham 5th Baron Skelmersdale [aged 53] succeeded 5th Baron Skelmersdale in Lancashhire.