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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John Griffith -1609

John Griffith was born to William Griffith.

In 1571 John Griffith was elected MP Caernarfon.

In 1572 John Griffith was elected MP Caernarfon.

In 1587 John Griffith was appointed High Sheriff of Anglesey.

In 1587 [his father] William Griffith died.

In 1593 John Griffith was appointed High Sheriff of Anglesey.

Before 1602 William Glynne [aged 35] and [his daughter] Jane Griffith were married.

In 1604 John Griffith was elected MP Caernarfon.

In 1609 John Griffith died.

[his son] Nicholas Griffith was born to John Griffith.

[his son] William Griffith was born to John Griffith.

[his daughter] Jane Griffith was born to John Griffith. She married before 1602 William Glynne and had issue.

Ancestors of John Griffith -1609

Grandfather: William Griffith Chamberlain

Father: William Griffith

John Griffith