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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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Indre et Loire is in France.
Chronicle of Roger de Hoveden. The knights of Navarre and the Brabançon mercenaries laid siege to the castle of Loches. Their leader and guide was Alfonso1, son of King Sancho VI of Navarre, and brother of Queen Berengaria of England. However, he did not complete the march to Loches, because before arriving there, he received news that his father, the King of Navarre, had died2. Because of this, he returned to his homeland, where he was proclaimed king by the people of Navarre.
Milites vero Navarræ, et Braibanceni, obsederunt castrum de Luches. Quorum dux et prævius extiterat Anfuns, filius Sanctii regis Navarræ, frater Berengeræ reginze Anglize: sed ipse non perduxit eos usque Luches, quia antequam illuc veniret, nunciatum est ei quod pater suus rex Navarræ obiret; et hac de causa reversus est in regionem suam, et receptus est in regem ab hominibus regni.
Note 1. Anfuns. Although here called Alfonso, the new king of Navarre really was Sancho VII,
Note 2. Sancho "Wise" King Navarre died on the 27 Jun 1194.
On 11th May 1429 following her success at Orléans Joan of Arc (age 17) met Charles "Victorious" VII King France (age 26) at the Royal Lodge, Loches where she persuaded him to be crowned at Reims Cathedral.
On 3rd June 1937 King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom (age 42) and Wallis Warfield aka Simpson Duchess of Windsor (age 40) were married at the Château de Candé. No member of his family attended. He the son of King George V of the United Kingdom and Victoria Mary Teck Queen Consort England (age 70).
