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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Ferdinand Bol is in Painters.
On 24th June 1616 Ferdinand Bol was born to [his father] Balthasar Bol at Dortrecht.
After 1630 Ferdinand Bol (age 13) studied with Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn.
1644. Ferdinand Bol (age 27). Portrait of an unknown woman.
Between 1645 and 1650. Ferdinand Bol (age 28). Lady with a Fan.
In 1653 Ferdinand Bol (age 36) and Elisabeth Dell were married.
In 1660 [his wife] Elisabeth Dell died.
Around 1665 Godfrey Kneller (age 18) became a pupil of Ferdinand Bol (age 48).
1667. Ferdinand Bol (age 50). Portrait of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter (age 59).
In 1669 Ferdinand Bol (age 52) and Anna van Erckel were married.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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1669. Ferdinand Bol (age 52). Self-Portrait.
1669. Ferdinand Bol (age 52). Portrait of a Man.
Before 1680. Ferdinand Bol (age 63). Self-Portrait, Behind a Parapet.
Around June 1680 [his wife] Anna van Erckel died.
On 24th August 1680 Ferdinand Bol (age 64) died.