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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Paternal Family Tree: Aberffraw
Owain was born to [his father] Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth.
Around 904 Llywarch ap Hyfaidd King Dyfed was killed by [his father] Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth (age 24) and his father [his grandfather] Cadell ap Rhodri King Seisyllwg (age 50). His brother Rhodri succeeded King Dyfed.
In 920 [his father] Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth (age 40) succeeded King Seisyllwg. Elen Dyfed Queen Consort Seisyllwg Queen Consort Deheubarth by marriage Queen Consort Seisyllwg.
In 950 [his brother] Rhodri ap Hywel King Deheubarth succeeded King Deheubarth.
In 950 [his father] Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth (age 70) died. His son Owain succeeded King Deheubarth.
In 954 [his brother] Rhodri ap Hywel King Deheubarth died.
In 961 [his son] Cadwallon Dinefwr died.
Around 984 [his son] Einion Dinefwr died.
Around 987 Owain died.
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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[his son] Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd was born to Owain .
[his son] Einion Dinefwr was born to Owain .
[his son] Cadwallon Dinefwr was born to Owain .
Kings Gwynedd: Great Grand Son of Rhodri ap Mervyn "The Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 3 Grand Son of Cadell ap Brochfael King Powys
Great x 3 Grandfather: Gwriad ap Elidyr Aberffraw
Great x 2 Grandfather: Merfyn "Frych aka Freckled" King Gwynedd
Great x 4 Grandfather: Cynan Dindaethwy ap Rhodri King Gwynedd
Great x 3 Grandmother: Esyllt Anglesey
Great x 1 Grandfather: Rhodri ap Mervyn "The Great" King Gwynedd
Great x 4 Grandfather: Brochfael ap Elisedd King Powys
Great x 3 Grandfather: Cadell ap Brochfael King Powys
Great x 2 Grandmother: Nest ferch Cadell Cadelling Queen Consort Gwynedd
GrandFather: Cadell ap Rhodri King Seisyllwg
Great x 2 Grandfather: Meurig King Seisyllwg
Great x 1 Grandmother: Angharad Seisyllwg Queen Consort Gwynedd