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: Jimenez
In or before 1033 [his father] Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon [aged 17] and [his mother] Sancha Astur Leonese [aged 14] were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon and [his grandmother] Elvira González Queen Consort Leon. He the son of Sancho "Great" III King Pamplona [aged 38] and Muniadona García Queen Consort Pamplona. They were half second cousins.
Around 1041 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile was born to [his father] Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon [aged 26] and [his mother] Sancha Astur Leonese [aged 23].
On 24th December 1065 [his father] Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon [aged 50] died. His son [his brother] Sancho [aged 28] succeeded II King Castile.
On 27th November 1067 [his mother] Sancha Astur Leonese [aged 49] died.
In 1069 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 28] and Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile [aged 10] were married. She the daughter of Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine [aged 44] and Mateoda Duchess Aquitaine. He the son of Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon and Sancha Astur Leonese.
On 7th October 1072 Sancho "Strong" II King Leon II King Castile [aged 35] died. His brother Alfonso [aged 31] succeeded VI King Castile. Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile [aged 14] by marriage Queen Consort Castile.
In 1075 the body of Saint Eulalia of Mérida was placed in a coffin of Arab silver donated by Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 34].
In 1078 [his wife] Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile [aged 19] died.
In 1079 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 38] and Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon [aged 33] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Castile, Queen Consort Castile. She the daughter of Robert I Duke Burgundy and Helie Samur Duchess Burgundy. He the son of Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon and Sancha Astur Leonese.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In April 1079 [his daughter] Urracca "Reckless" Jiménez Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona was born to Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 38] and [his wife] Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon [aged 33]. She married (1) her fourth cousin once removed Raymond Ivrea, son of William I Count Burgundy and Ettiennette Countess Burgundy, and had issue (2) 1109 her half second cousin Alfonso I King Aragon I King Pamplona, son of Sancho Ramírez I King Aragon V King Pamplona and Felicia Montdidier Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona.
Before 1080 [his illegitimate daughter] Elvira Alfónsez Jiménez Queen Consort Sicily was born illegitimately to Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 38] and Jimena Munoz.
Around 1080 [his illegitimate daughter] Teresa Alfónsez Jiménez was born illegitimately to Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 39] and Jimena Munoz.
In 1093 [his wife] Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon [aged 47] died.
In 1095 [his son-in-law] Henry Burgundy Count Portugal [aged 29] and [his illegitimate daughter] Teresa Alfónsez Jiménez [aged 15] were married. She the illegitmate daughter of Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 54] and Jimena Munoz.
Before 1103 [his son-in-law] Raymond Rouerge IV Count Toulouse [aged 61] and [his illegitimate daughter] Elvira Alfónsez Jiménez Queen Consort Sicily [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Countess Toulouse. The difference in their ages was 38 years. She the illegitmate daughter of Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 61] and Jimena Munoz. He the son of Pons Rouerge Margrave Provence and Almodis La Marche Margrave Provence.
In 1109 [his son-in-law] Alfonso I King Aragon I King Pamplona [aged 36] and Urracca "Reckless" Jiménez Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona [aged 29] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Aragon, Queen Consort Pamplona. She the daughter of Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 68] and Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon. He the son of Sancho Ramírez I King Aragon V King Pamplona and Felicia Montdidier Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona [aged 49]. They were half second cousins.
On 1st July 1109 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 68] died. His daughter Urracca [aged 30] succeeded Queen Leon, Queen Castile and Queen Galicia.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Sancho I King Pamplona
Great x 3 Grandfather: García I King Pamplona
Great x 2 Grandfather: Sancho II King Pamplona
Great x 4 Grandfather: Galindo Aznárez II Count Aragon
Great x 3 Grandmother: Andregoto Aznárez
Great x 1 Grandfather: García Sánchez "Tremulous" II King Pamplona
Great x 3 Grandfather: Fernán González Count Castile
Great x 2 Grandmother: Urraca González Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Pamplona
Great x 3 Grandmother: Sancha Sánchez
GrandFather: Sancho "Great" III King Pamplona
Great x 2 Grandfather: Fernando Bermúdez
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jimena Fernández Bermúdez Queen Consort Pamplona
Father: Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon
Great x 1 Grandfather: Sancho García
GrandMother: Muniadona García Queen Consort Pamplona
Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ramiro II King Leon
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elvira Menéndez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia
Great x 2 Grandfather: King Ordoño III of Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gutier Osóriz
Great x 3 Grandmother: Adosinda Gutiérrez Osóriz Queen Consort Leon
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ildonzia Menéndez
Great x 1 Grandfather: Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Fernán González Count Castile
Great x 2 Grandmother: Urraca González Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Pamplona
Great x 3 Grandmother: Sancha Sánchez
GrandFather: Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon
Great x 2 Grandfather: García Fernández of Castile
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia
Mother: Sancha Astur Leonese
Great x 1 Grandfather: Menendo González
GrandMother: Elvira González Queen Consort Leon