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: Astur Leonese
King Sancho of Galicia and Goto Menéndez Queen Consort Galicia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Galicia. He the son of Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon and Elvira Menéndez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia.
Around 895 King Sancho of Galicia was born to [his father] Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon (age 22) and [his mother] Elvira Menéndez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia.
On 20th December 910 [his grandfather] Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias (age 62) died. His son [his uncle] García (age 39) succeeded I King Leon. His son [his uncle] Fruela (age 35) succeeded II King Asturias. His son [his father] Ordoño (age 37) succeeded II King Galicia.
On 19th January 914 [his uncle] García I King Leon (age 43) died. His brother [his father] Ordoño (age 41) succeeded II King Leon.
In June 924 [his father] Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon (age 51) died. His brother [his uncle] Fruela (age 49) succeeded II King Leon, King Galicia.
In July 925 [his uncle] Fruela II King Asturias II King Leon King Galicia (age 50) died. His son Alfonso succeeded King Galicia. His nephew [his brother] Alfonso (age 35) succeeded IV King Leon.
In 926 King Sancho of Galicia (age 31) succeeded King Galicia.
On 16th August 929 King Sancho of Galicia (age 34) died. His brother [his brother] Alfonso (age 39) succeeded IV King Galicia.
[his father] Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon and Sancha Jiménez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon, Queen Consort Galicia. She the daughter of Sancho I King Pamplona and Toda Aznárez. He the son of [his grandfather] Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias and [his grandmother] Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias.
[his father] Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon and [his mother] Elvira Menéndez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon, Queen Consort Galicia. He the son of [his grandfather] Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias and [his grandmother] Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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[his father] Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon and Aragonta González Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon, Queen Consort Galicia. He the son of [his grandfather] Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias and [his grandmother] Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Ordoño I King Asturias
GrandFather: Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias
Great x 1 Grandmother: Muniadona Unknown Queen Consort Asturias
Father: Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon
GrandMother: Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias