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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Threlkeld Paternal Family Tree
Lancelot Threlkeld
Born 1435
After 28 Mar 1461 m Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford x 13
Died 22 Apr 1493 (58)
8 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
Lancelot Threlkeld
Born 1450
Married Elizabeth Sutton
Died Dec 1512 (62)
8 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
Anne Threlkeld
Born 1451
Died 1511 (60)
8 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
Margaret Threlkeld
Born 1459
Died 1502 (43)
8 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
Anne Threlkeld
Born 1462
8 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
Jane Threlkeld
Born 1463
Died 1542 (79)
8 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
John Threlkeld
Born 1463
8 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
James Threlkeld
Born 1466
Died 1468 (2)
8 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
Elizabeth Threlkeld
Born 1468
Died 1470 (2)
8 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
Christopher Threlkeld
Born 1470
Married Johanna Carlile x 1
Died 1539 (69)
8 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
Grace Threlkeld
Born 1486
Before 1500 m Thomas Dudley x 1
Died 1526 (40)
8 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
William Threlkeld
8 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Lancelot Threlkeld
Mother: Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford
Henry Threlkeld
