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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: Norman
William Normandy II Count of Eu and Beatrice Bulli Countess Eu were married. She by marriage Countess Eu. He the son of Robert Normandy III Count of Eu and Beatrix Falaise Countess Eu.
William Normandy II Count of Eu and Helisende Avranches Countess Eu were married. She by marriage Countess Eu. He the son of Robert Normandy III Count of Eu and Beatrix Falaise Countess Eu. They were half first cousin once removed.
In 1055 William Normandy II Count of Eu was born to [his father] Robert Normandy III Count of Eu and [his mother] Beatrix Falaise Countess Eu (age 33).
After 1057 [his grandfather] William Normandy 1st Count of Eu (deceased) died. His son [his father] Robert succeeded III Count Eu.
Around 1075 [his son] Henry Normandy I Count of Eu was born to William Normandy II Count of Eu (age 20) and Helisende Avranches Countess Eu. He married 1117 his half second cousin once removed Margaret Blois Countess Eu, daughter of William "Simple" Blois Count Blois Count Chartres and Agnes Sully Countess Blois and Chartres, and had issue.
On 10th April 1085 [his mother] Beatrix Falaise Countess Eu (age 63) died.
Around 1093 [his father] Robert Normandy III Count of Eu died. His son William (age 38) succeeded II Count Eu.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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Chronicon ex Chronicis by Florence and John of Worcester. 1093. In the same year, William (age 38), count d'Eu, won over by his greediness of lucre, and attracted by the promise of vast domains, deserted his natural lord, Robert, earl of Normandy, to whom he had sworn fealty, and coming to king William in England, transferred his allegiance to that powerful seducer.
[his father] Robert Normandy III Count of Eu and [his mother] Beatrix Falaise Countess Eu were married. She by marriage Countess Eu. He the son of [his grandfather] William Normandy 1st Count of Eu and [his grandmother] Lesceline Countess Eu.
Great x 3 Grandfather: Rollo Duke Normandy 
Great x 2 Grandfather: William "Longsword" I Duke Normandy
Great x 3 Grandmother: Poppa Unknown Duchess Normandy
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard "Fearless" Normandy I Duke Normandy
Great x 2 Grandmother: Sprota
GrandFather: William Normandy 1st Count of Eu
Father: Robert Normandy III Count of Eu
GrandMother: Lesceline Countess Eu
William Normandy II Count of Eu
GrandFather: Father of Beatrix and Herleva
Mother: Beatrix Falaise Countess Eu