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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Earl of Stair is in Earl.
In 1703 John Dalrymple 1st Earl of Stair (age 54) was created 1st Earl of Stair.
On 9th May 1747 John Dalrymple 2nd Earl of Stair (age 73) died. His nephew James (age 48) succeeded 3rd Earl of Stair.
On 13th November 1760 James Dalrymple 3rd Earl of Stair (age 61) died. His brother William (age 61) succeeded 4th Earl of Stair.
On 27th July 1768 William Dalrymple Crichton 5th Earl Dumfries 4th Earl of Stair (age 69) died. Patrick Mcdouall Crichton 6th Earl Dumfries (age 41) succeeded 6th Earl Dumfries. His first cousin John (age 48) succeeded 4th Earl of Stair.
In 1789 John Dalrymple 5th Earl of Stair (age 69) died. His son John (age 40) succeeded 6th Earl of Stair.
On 1st June 1821 John Dalrymple 6th Earl of Stair (age 72) died without issue. His first cousin John (age 36) succeeded 7th Earl of Stair.
On 22nd March 1840 John Dalrymple 7th Earl of Stair (age 55) died without issue. His third cousin once removed John (age 68) succeeded 8th Earl of Stair.
On 10th January 1853 John Dalrymple 8th Earl of Stair (age 81) died. His brother North (age 77) succeeded 8th Earl of Stair.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 9th November 1864 North Dalrymple 9th Earl of Stair (age 88) died. His son John (age 45) succeeded 10th Earl of Stair.
On 3rd December 1903 John Dalrymple 10th Earl of Stair (age 84) died. His son John (age 55) succeeded 11th Earl of Stair.
On 2nd December 1914 John Dalrymple 11th Earl of Stair (age 66) died. His son John (age 35) succeeded 12th Earl of Stair.
On 4th November 1961 John James Dalrymple 12th Earl of Stair (age 82) died. His son John (age 55) succeeded 13th Earl of Stair.
On 27th February 1996 John Aymer Dalrymple 13th Earl of Stair (age 89) died. His son John (age 34) succeeded 14th Earl of Stair.
In 2006 John Dalrymple 14th Earl of Stair (age 44) and Emily Mary Stonor Countess of Stair (age 36) were married. She by marriage Countess of Stair. He the son of John Aymer Dalrymple 13th Earl of Stair and Davina Katherine Bowes-Lyon (age 76).