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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Pieter Borsseler is in Painters.
In 1634 Pieter Borsseler was born in Middelburg.
Around 1664 Pieter Borsseler (age 30). Portrait of Charles Yate 3rd Baronet (age 30).
Charles Yate 3rd Baronet: In 1634 he was born to John Yate 2nd Baronet and Mary Pakington in Buckland, Berkshire. In 1658 John Yate 2nd Baronet died. His son Charles succeeded 3rd Baronet Yate of Buckland in Berkshire. Before 1668 he and Frances Gage Lady Yate were married. She by marriage Lady Yate of Buckland in Berkshire. In 1680 he died. His son John succeeded 4th Baronet Yate of Buckland in Berkshire.
Around 1664 Pieter Borsseler (age 30). Portrait of Mary Pakington (age 53).
Mary Pakington: In 1611 she was born to Humphrey Pakington and Abigail Sacheverell. Before 1634 John Yate 2nd Baronet and she were married. In 1696 Mary Pakington died.
Around 1670 Pieter Borsseler (age 36). Portrait of Anne Yate (age 32).
Anne Yate: In 1638 she was born to John Yate 2nd Baronet. Before 1688 Thomas Talbot and she were married. He the son of John Talbot 10th Earl of Shrewsbury and Frances Arundell Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford. On 30th December 1706 she died.
Around 1670 Pieter Borsseler (age 36). Portrait of Orlando Bridgeman 1st Baronet (age 63). Chirk Castle.
Around 1670 Pieter Borsseler (age 36) (possibly). Portrait of William Shakespeare known as the Chesterfield Portrait.
Before 1687 Pieter Borsseler (age 52). Portrait of Bishop Gilbert Burnet (age 43).
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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Before 1687 Pieter Borsseler (age 52). Portrait of Catherine of Braganza Queen Consort England (age 48).
After 1687 Pieter Borsseler (deceased) died in Middelburg.