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 Lindsay is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Dormant Earldoms of England.
Summary
8th May 1633. John Lindsay 1st Earl Lindsay 17th Earl Crawford [aged 21] created.
1678. Son William Lindsay 18th Earl Crawford 2nd Earl Lindsay [aged 33] succeeded.
6th March 1698. Son John Lindsay 19th Earl of Crawford, 3rd Earl of Lindsay succeeded.
December 1713. Son John Lindsay 20th Earl of Crawford, 4th Earl Lindsay [aged 11] succeeded.
25th December 1749. Second Cousin Once Removed George Lindsay Crawford 21st Earl Crawford 5th Earl Lindsay [aged 26] succeeded.
1781. Son George Lindsay-Crawford 22nd Earl of Crawford 6th Earl of Lindsay [aged 22] succeeded.
30th January 1808. George Lindsay-Crawford 22nd Earl of Crawford 6th Earl of Lindsay dormant.
On 8th May 1633 John Lindsay 1st Earl Lindsay 17th Earl Crawford [aged 21] was created 1st Earl Lindsay. Margaret Hamilton Countess Lindsay and Crawford [aged 21] by marriage Countess Lindsay.
In 1678 John Lindsay 1st Earl Lindsay 17th Earl Crawford [aged 66] died. His son William [aged 33] succeeded 18th Earl Crawford, 2nd Earl Lindsay.
On 6th March 1698 William Lindsay 18th Earl Crawford 2nd Earl Lindsay [aged 53] died. His son John succeeded 19th Earl Crawford, 3rd Earl Lindsay.
In December 1713 John Lindsay 19th Earl of Crawford, 3rd Earl of Lindsay died. His son John [aged 11] succeeded 20th Earl Crawford, 4th Earl Lindsay.
On 25th December 1749 John Lindsay 20th Earl of Crawford, 4th Earl Lindsay [aged 47] died. His second cousin once removed George [aged 26] succeeded 21st Earl Crawford, 5th Earl Lindsay.
In 1781 George Lindsay Crawford 21st Earl Crawford 5th Earl Lindsay [aged 58] died. His son George [aged 22] succeeded 22nd Earl Crawford, 6th Earl Lindsay.
On 30th January 1808 George Lindsay-Crawford 22nd Earl of Crawford 6th Earl of Lindsay [aged 49] died unmarried. Earl Crawford, Earl Lindsay dormant.