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
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 Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias and Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias.
Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon and Elvira Menéndez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon, Queen Consort Galicia. He the son of Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias and Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias.
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 Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias and Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias.
Around 873 Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon was born to [his father] Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias (age 25) and [his mother] Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias.
Around 890 [his son] King Alfonso IV of Leon and IV of Galicia was born to Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon (age 17) and Elvira Menéndez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia. He married Oneca Jiménez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia and had issue.
Around 895 [his son] King Sancho of Galicia was born to Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon (age 22) and Elvira Menéndez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia. He married Goto Menéndez Queen Consort Galicia.
Around 900 [his son] Ramiro II King Leon was born to Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon (age 27) and Elvira Menéndez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia. He married (1) Urraca Jiménez Queen Consort Leon (2) Adosinda Gutiérrez Osóriz Queen Consort Leon and had issue.
On 20th December 910 [his father] Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias (age 62) died. His son [his brother] García (age 39) succeeded I King Leon. His son [his brother] Fruela (age 35) succeeded II King Asturias. His son Ordoño (age 37) succeeded II King Galicia.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 19th January 914 [his brother] García I King Leon (age 43) died. His brother Ordoño (age 41) succeeded II King Leon.
Before 917 [his brother] Fruela II King Asturias II King Leon King Galicia (age 41) and [his sister-in-law] Urraca bint Abd Allah Unknown Queen Consort Asturias Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Asturias, Queen Consort Leon, Queen Consort Galicia. He the son of [his father] Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias and [his mother] Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias.
In June 924 Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon (age 51) died. His brother [his brother] Fruela (age 49) succeeded II King Leon, King Galicia.
[his daughter] Jimena Jiménez was born to Ordoño II King Galicia II King Leon and Elvira Menéndez Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Galicia.
[his father] Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias and [his mother] Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Asturias. He the son of [his grandfather] Ordoño I King Asturias and [his grandmother] Muniadona Unknown Queen Consort Asturias.
GrandFather: Ordoño I King Asturias
Father: Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias
GrandMother: Muniadona Unknown Queen Consort Asturias