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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Knyvet Paternal Family Tree
John Knyvet
Born 1322
Died 16 Feb 1381 (59)
10 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Edward Knyvet
Mother: Catherine Marney
Elizabeth aka Isabel Knyvet
Born 1488
1503 m John Raynsford
Died Feb 1508 (20)
Father: John Knyvet
John Knyvet
Born 1359
Before 1377 m Joan Botetort x 2
Died 04 Dec 1418 (59)
Father: John Knyvet
Mother: Joan Botetort
John Knyvet
Born 1395
In or before 1412 m Elizabeth Clifton x 3
Died 09 Nov 1445 (50)
Father: John Knyvet
Mother: Elizabeth Clifton
Margaret Knyvet
Born 1412
1436 m Richard Chamberlain x 1
Died 1458 (46)
Father: John Knyvet
Mother: Elizabeth Clifton
Jane or Joan Knyvet
Born 1415
Before 1468 m Richard Ros
Before 09 Aug 1487 m John Lynne of Southwick Hall x 1
7 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Father: Thomas Knyvet 4th Baron Berners
Mother: Muriel Parry
Mary Knyvet
Born 1579
Before Oct 1603 m Thomas Holland of Quiddenham, Norfolk x 1
Died 1605 (26)
9 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England
Father: Henry Knyvet
Mother: Elizabeth Stumpe
Thomas Knyvet
Born 1558
Died 26 Sep 1594 (36)
9 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England
Father: Henry Knyvet
Mother: Elizabeth Stumpe
Wroughton Knyvet
Born 1560
Died 1574 (14)
