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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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Paternal Family Tree: Welf
In 929 [her future husband] Otto I King Germany I King Italy Holy Roman Emperor (age 16) and Eadgyth Wessex Queen Consort Germany were married. She the daughter of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons and Aelfflaed Wiltshire Queen Anglo Saxons (age 59). He the son of Henry "Fowler" I King East Francia (age 53) and Matilda Ringelheim Queen Consort East Francia.
In 931 Adelaide Welf Holy Roman Empress was born to [her father] Rudolph "Pious" II King Burgundy II King Italy (age 51) and [her mother] Bertha Swabia Queen Consort Italy.
On 2nd July 936 Henry "Fowler" I King East Francia (age 60) died. His son [her future husband] Otto (age 23) succeeded I King Germany, I Duke Saxony. Eadgyth Wessex Queen Consort Germany by marriage Queen Consort Germany.
On 11th July 937 [her father] Rudolph "Pious" II King Burgundy II King Italy (age 57) died. His son [her brother] Conrad (age 12) succeeded I King Burgundy.
In 951 Otto I King Germany I King Italy Holy Roman Emperor (age 38) and Adelaide Welf Holy Roman Empress (age 20) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Germany. She the daughter of Rudolph "Pious" II King Burgundy II King Italy and Bertha Swabia Queen Consort Italy. He the son of Henry "Fowler" I King East Francia and Matilda Ringelheim Queen Consort East Francia.
In 953 [her brother-in-law] Bruno Saxon Ottonian Archbishop Cologne (age 27) was appointed Archbishop Cologne.
On 18th November 953 [her step-daughter] Liutgarde Saxon Ottonian (age 22) died.
In 954 [her brother-in-law] Bruno Saxon Ottonian Archbishop Cologne (age 28) was appointed Duke Lorraine.
On 17th December 954 [her step-son] William Saxon Ottonian Archbishop of Mainz (age 25) was appointed Archbishop of Mainz.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 955 [her son] Otto "Red" II King Germany II Holy Roman Emperor II King Italy was born to [her husband] Otto I King Germany I King Italy Holy Roman Emperor (age 42) and Adelaide Welf Holy Roman Empress (age 24). He married Theophanu Unknown Holy Roman Empress and had issue.
On 1st November 955 [her brother-in-law] Henry Saxon Ottonian I Duke Bavaria (age 35) died. His son Henry (age 4) succeeded II Duke Bavaria.
In December 955 [her daughter] Matilda Saxon Ottonian Abbess Quedlinburg was born to [her husband] Otto I King Germany I King Italy Holy Roman Emperor (age 43) and Adelaide Welf Holy Roman Empress (age 24).
On 6th September 957 [her step-son] Liudolf Duke Swabia (age 27) died.
On 25th December 961 [her husband] Otto I King Germany I King Italy Holy Roman Emperor (age 49) was appointed I King Italy. Adelaide Welf Holy Roman Empress (age 30) by marriage Queen Consort Italy.
On 2nd February 962 [her husband] Otto I King Germany I King Italy Holy Roman Emperor (age 49) was created Holy Roman Emperor. Adelaide Welf Holy Roman Empress (age 31) by marriage Holy Roman Empress.
In 964 [her brother] Conrad I King Burgundy (age 39) and [her sister-in-law] Mathilde Carolingian Queen Consort Burgundy (age 21) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Burgundy. She the daughter of Louis "Overseas" IV King West Francia and Gerberga Queen Consort West Francia. He the son of [her father] Rudolph "Pious" II King Burgundy II King Italy and [her mother] Bertha Swabia Queen Consort Italy. They were fourth cousin once removed.
On 11th October 965 [her brother-in-law] Bruno Saxon Ottonian Archbishop Cologne (age 40) died.
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.
On 2nd March 968 [her step-son] William Saxon Ottonian Archbishop of Mainz (age 39) died.
On 7th May 973 [her husband] Otto I King Germany I King Italy Holy Roman Emperor (age 60) died. His son [her son] Otto (age 18) succeeded II King Germany.
On 7th December 983 [her son] Otto "Red" II King Germany II Holy Roman Emperor II King Italy (age 28) died following a malaria outbreak. His son [her grandson] Otto (age 3) succeeded III King Germany.
On 19th October 993 [her brother] Conrad I King Burgundy (age 68) died. His son [her nephew] Rudolph (age 22) succeeded III King Burgundy.
In 999 [her daughter] Matilda Saxon Ottonian Abbess Quedlinburg (age 43) died.
On 16th December 999 Adelaide Welf Holy Roman Empress (age 68) died.
[her father] Rudolph "Pious" II King Burgundy II King Italy and [her mother] Bertha Swabia Queen Consort Italy were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Italy. He the son of [her grandfather] Rudolph I King Burgundy.
Great x 3 Grandfather: Welf
Great x 2 Grandfather: Conrad Welf I Count Auxerre
Great x 4 Grandfather: Isambart "The Saxon" Saxony
Great x 3 Grandmother: Hedwig Saxony
Great x 1 Grandfather: Conrad Welf II Count Auxerre
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Tours
Great x 2 Grandmother: Adelaide Tours Countess Auxerre
GrandFather: Rudolph I King Burgundy
Great x 1 Grandmother: Waldrada Worms Countess Auxerre
Adelaide Welf Holy Roman Empress
Mother: Bertha Swabia Queen Consort Italy