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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Charles Henry Hall 1763-1827

In 1763 Charles Henry Hall was born to Charles Hall of Bocking in Essex [aged 45].

In 1774 [his father] Charles Hall of Bocking in Essex [aged 56] died.

In 1775 Charles Henry Hall [aged 12] was admitted to Westminster School [Map].

On 3rd June 1779 Charles Henry Hall [aged 16] matriculated Christ Church College, Oxford University.

In 1781 Charles Henry Hall [aged 18] won the chancellor's prize for Latin verse on Strages Indica Occidentalis

In 1783 Charles Henry Hall [aged 20] was awarded Bachelor of Arts.

In 1784 Charles Henry Hall [aged 21] won the chancellor's prize for the English essay on The Use of Medals.

In 1786 Charles Henry Hall [aged 23] was awarded Master of Arts.

In 1794 Charles Henry Hall [aged 31] and Anna Maria Bridget Byng [aged 23] were married.

In 1794 Charles Henry Hall [aged 31] was presented by his college to the vicarage of Broughton-in-Airedale, Yorkshire.

In 1794 Charles Henry Hall [aged 31] was awarded Bachelor of Divinity.

In 1798 Charles Henry Hall [aged 35] was appointed Bampton lecturer and Prebendary of Exeter Cathedral.

In June 1799 Charles Henry Hall [aged 36] became rector of Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire

On 30th November 1799 Charles Henry Hall [aged 36] was appointed Prebendary of the second stall of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].

In 1800 Charles Henry Hall [aged 37] was awarded Doctor of Divinity.

In 1800 Charles Henry Hall [aged 37]

In 1805 Charles Henry Hall [aged 42] was appointed sub-Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].

In 1807 Charles Henry Hall [aged 44] was appointed Vicar of Luton in Bedfordshire which position he held for life.

In February 1807 Charles Henry Hall [aged 44] was elected Regius Professor of Divinity, and moved to the fifth stall in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].

In October 1809 Charles Henry Hall [aged 46] was elected Dean of Christ Church Cathedral.

On 26th February 1824 Charles Henry Hall [aged 61] was installed as Dean of Durham.

Before 1827. Gilbert Stuart Newton [aged 31]. Portrait of Charles Henry Hall [aged 63].

In 1827 Charles Henry Hall [aged 64] died.

After 1827. Durham Cathedral [Map]. Memorials to Charles Henry Hall [deceased].

In 1852 [his former wife] Anna Maria Bridget Byng [aged 81] died.