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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Simon Pietersz Verelst is in Painters.
In 1644 Simon Pietersz Verelst was born to [his father] Pieter Hermansz Verelst (age 26) at The Hague.
In 1678 [his father] Pieter Hermansz Verelst (age 60) died.
Around 1678 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 34). Portrait of Robert Kerr 1st Marquess Lothian (age 41).
Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 36). Portrait of Nell Gwyn (age 29).
Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 36). Portrait of Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland (age 60).
Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 36). Portrait of Mary of Modena Queen Consort England Scotland and Ireland (age 21).
Before 14th November 1687 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 43). Portrait of Nell Gwyn (age 37).
Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 65). Portrait of Mary Savile Countess Isle Thanet.
Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 65). Portrait of Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet (age 65).
Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet: On 30th August 1644 he was born to John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet and Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet. On 8th March 1684 Richard Tufton 5th Earl of Thanet died. His brother Thomas succeeded 6th Earl of Thanet, 6th Baron Tufton, 18th Baron de Clifford, 7th Baronet Tufton of Hothfield. On 14th August 1684 Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet and Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet were married. She by marriage Countess of Thanet. The difference in their ages was 20 years. She the daughter of Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne and Frances Pierrepont Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne. He the son of John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet and Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet. They were fifth cousin once removed. On 30th July 1729 Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet died. Baron de Clifford abeyant. His nephew Sackville succeeded 7th Earl of Thanet, 7th Baron Tufton, 8th Baronet Tufton of Hothfield. Mary Savile Countess Isle Thanet by marriage Countess of Thanet.
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.
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Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 65). Portrait of Frances Wenman.
Frances Wenman: she was born to Thomas Wenman 2nd Viscount Wenman. In or before 1654 Richard Samwell of Upton and she were married. On 25th July 1677 Frances Wenman died.
Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 65) (attributed). Portrait of Penelope Wenman.
Penelope Wenman: In 1596 she was born to Richard Wenman 1st Viscount Wenman and Agnes Fermor. Before 1634 John Dynham and she were married. On 25th January 1664 Penelope Wenman died.
Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 65). Called Frances Hales Countess Fingall. Possibly Frances Hales Countess Fingall.
Frances Hales Countess Fingall: she was born to Edward Hales 3rd Baronet and Frances Windebank. Before 1695 John Bellew 2nd Baronet and she were married. After 7th September 1698 Peter Plunkett 4th Earl of Fingall and she were married. He the son of Luke Plunkett 3rd Earl of Fingall and Margaret Maccarthy Countess Fingall. On 6th August 1746 Frances Hales Countess Fingall died.
In 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst (age 66) died.