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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On 23rd June 1703 Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France was born.
On 1st September 1715 Louis "Sun King" XIV King France (age 76) died at Palace of Versailles, Versailles. His great grandson [her future husband] Louis (age 5) succeeded XV King France: Capet Valois Bourbon.
In September 1725 Louis XV King France (age 15) and Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France (age 22) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort of France. He the son of Louis Bourbon Duke Burgundy and Maria Adelaide Savoy.
On 14th August 1727 [her daughter] Louise Elisabeth of France was born to [her husband] Louis XV King France (age 17) and Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France (age 24). She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. She married 25th October 1739 her first cousin once removed Infante Philip of Spain and had issue.
On 4th September 1729 [her son] Dauphin Louis Bourbon was born to [her husband] Louis XV King France (age 19) and Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France (age 26) at Palace of Versailles, Versailles. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. He married (1) 23rd February 1745 his first cousin once removed Infanta Maria Teresa Rafaela of Spain and had issue (2) 10th January 1747 his fourth cousin once removed Dauphine Maria Josepha of France, daughter of Augustus III King Poland and Maria Josepha of Austria, and had issue.
On 25th October 1739 [her son-in-law] Infante Philip of Spain (age 19) and [her daughter] Louise Elisabeth of France (age 12) were married. She the daughter of [her husband] Louis XV King France (age 29) and Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France (age 36). He the son of Philippe V King Spain (age 55) and Elisabeth Farnese Queen Consort Spain (age 47). They were first cousin once removed. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland.
On 23rd February 1745 [her son] Dauphin Louis Bourbon (age 15) and [her daughter-in-law] Infanta Maria Teresa Rafaela of Spain (age 18) were married at the Palace of Versailles. She the daughter of Philippe V King Spain (age 61) and Elisabeth Farnese Queen Consort Spain (age 52). He the son of [her husband] Louis XV King France (age 35) and Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France (age 41). They were first cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland.
On 10th January 1747 [her son] Dauphin Louis Bourbon (age 17) and [her daughter-in-law] Dauphine Maria Josepha of France (age 15) were married. He the son of [her husband] Louis XV King France (age 36) and Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France (age 43). They were fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland.
On 6th December 1759 [her daughter] Louise Elisabeth of France (age 32) died.
On 22nd December 1765 [her son] Dauphin Louis Bourbon (age 36) died.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 24th June 1768 Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France (age 65) died.
On 10th May 1774 [her former husband] Louis XV King France (age 64) died of smallpox. His grandson [her grandson] Louis (age 19) succeeded XVI King France: Capet Valois Bourbon.
