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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Summary
30th January 1837. Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough [aged 55] created.
5th September 1846. Son Charles Anderson-Pelham 2nd Earl Yarborough [aged 37] succeeded.
7th January 1862. Son Charles Anderson-Pelham 3rd Earl Yarborough [aged 26] succeeded.
6th February 1875. Son Charles Alfred Worsley Anderson 4th Earl Yarborough [aged 15] succeeded.
12th July 1936. Son Sackville Pelham 5th Earl of Yarborough [aged 47] succeeded.
7th February 1948. Brother Marcus Herbert Pelham 6th Earl of Yarborough [aged 55] succeeded.
1966. Son John Edward Pelham 7th Earl of Yarborough [aged 45] succeeded.
21st March 1991. Son Charles Pelham 8th Earl of Yarborough [aged 27] succeeded.
On 30th January 1837 Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough [aged 55] was created 1st Earl Yarborough.
On 5th September 1846 Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough [aged 65] died aboard his yacht at Vigo. His son Charles [aged 37] succeeded 2nd Earl Yarborough, 3rd Baron Yarborough. Maria Adelaide Maude Countess Yarborough [aged 31] by marriage Countess Yarborough.
On 7th January 1862 Charles Anderson-Pelham 2nd Earl Yarborough [aged 52] died. His son Charles [aged 26] succeeded 3rd Earl Yarborough, 4th Baron Yarborough.
On 6th February 1875 Charles Anderson-Pelham 3rd Earl Yarborough [aged 40] died. His son Charles [aged 15] succeeded 4th Earl Yarborough, 5th Baron Yarborough.
On 5th August 1886 Charles Alfred Worsley Anderson 4th Earl Yarborough [aged 27] and Marcia Amelia Mary Lane-Fox Countess Yarborough [aged 22] were married. She by marriage Countess Yarborough. He the son of Charles Anderson-Pelham 3rd Earl Yarborough and Victoria Alexandrina Hare.
On 12th July 1936 Charles Alfred Worsley Anderson 4th Earl Yarborough [aged 77] died. His son Sackville [aged 47] succeeded 5th Earl Yarborough, 6th Baron Yarborough.
On 7th February 1948 Sackville Pelham 5th Earl of Yarborough [aged 59] died. His brother Marcus [aged 55] succeeded 6th Earl Yarborough, 7th Baron Yarborough. Baron Conyers and Baron Fauconberg abeyant.
In 1966 Marcus Herbert Pelham 6th Earl of Yarborough [aged 73] died. His son John [aged 45] succeeded 7th Earl Yarborough, 8th Baron Yarborough. Florence Anne Petronel Upton Countess Yarborough [aged 42] by marriage Countess Yarborough
On 21st March 1991 John Edward Pelham 7th Earl of Yarborough [aged 70] died. His son Charles [aged 27] succeeded 8th Earl Yarborough, 9th Baron Yarborough.