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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Anne Vallayer aka Coster is in Painters.
On 21st December 1744 Anne Vallayer aka Coster was born to [her father] Joseph Vallayer (age 40).
1769. Anne Vallayer aka Coster (age 24). "Basket of Plums".
In 1770 [her father] Joseph Vallayer (age 66) died.
1770. Alexander Roslin (age 51). Portrait of Anne Vallayer aka Coster (age 25).
1773. Anne Vallayer aka Coster (age 28). "Portrait of a Violinist".
1774. Anne Vallayer aka Coster (age 29). "Garden Still Life with Implements, Vegetables, Dead Game and a Bust of Ceres (The Attributes of Gardening)".
Around 1774. Anne Vallayer aka Coster (age 29). "A still life of mackerel, glassware, a loaf of bread and lemons on a table with a white cloth".
Around 1781 Jean-Pierre Silvestre Coster (age 36) and Anne Vallayer aka Coster (age 36) were married in the presence of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (age 25) who signed the marriage contract as witness.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
1783. Alexander Roslin (age 64). Portrait of Anne Vallayer aka Coster (age 38).
1817. Anne Vallayer aka Coster (age 72). "Vase, Lobster, Fruits, and Game".
On 28th February 1818 Anne Vallayer aka Coster (age 73) died.
In 1824 [her former husband] Jean-Pierre Silvestre Coster (age 79) died.