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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Earl Lothian

Earl Lothian is in Earl Lothian.

In 1675 William Kerr 1st Earl Lothian [aged 70] died. His son Robert [aged 38] succeeded 2nd Earl Lothian.

On 15th February 1703 Robert Kerr 1st Marquess Lothian [aged 66] died. His son William [aged 42] succeeded 2nd Marquess Lothian, 5th Earl Lothian, 3rd Earl Lothian. Jean Campbell Marchioness Lothian by marriage Marchioness Lothian.

On 28th February 1722 William Kerr 2nd Marquess Lothian [aged 61] died. His son William [aged 32] succeeded 3rd Marquess Lothian, 6th Earl Lothian, 4th Earl Lothian.

On 28th July 1767 William Kerr 3rd Marquess Lothian [aged 77] died. His son William [aged 57] succeeded 4th Marquess Lothian, 7th Earl Lothian, 5th Earl Lothian. Caroline Darcy Marchioness Lothian by marriage Marchioness Lothian.

On 12th April 1775 William Henry Kerr 4th Marquess Lothian [aged 65] died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. His son William [aged 38] succeeded 5th Marquess Lothian, 8th Earl Lothian, 6th Earl Lothian. Elizabeth Fortescue 5th Marchioness Lothian [aged 30] by marriage Marchioness Lothian.

On 4th January 1815 William John Kerr 5th Marquess Lothian [aged 77] died. His son William [aged 51] succeeded 6th Marquess Lothian, 9th Earl Lothian, 7th Earl Lothian. Harriet Scott Marchioness Lothian [aged 34] by marriage Marchioness Lothian.

On 27th April 1824 William Kerr 6th Marquess Lothian [aged 60] died at Richmond, Surrey [Map]. His son John [aged 30] succeeded 7th Marquess Lothian, 10th Earl Lothian, 8th Earl Lothian.

On 14th November 1841 John Kerr 7th Marquess Lothian [aged 47] died at Blickling Hall, Norfolk [Map]. His son William [aged 9] succeeded 8th Marquess Lothian, 11th Earl Lothian, 9th Earl Lothian. He inherited the Blickling, Norfolk estate and made significant changes.

On 17th January 1900 Schomberg Henry Kerr Kerr 9th Marquess Lothian [aged 66] died. His daughter Robert succeeded 10th Marchioness Lothian, 12th Countess Lothian, 10th Countess Lothian.

On 16th March 1930 Robert Schomberg Henry Kerr 10th Marchioness Lothian died. Her first cousin Philip [aged 47] succeeded 11th Marquess Lothian. Her first cousin once removed Peter [aged 7] succeeded 12th Marquess Lothian, 13th Earl Lothian, 11th Earl Lothian.

On 11th October 2004 Peter Francis Walter Kerr 12th Marquess Lothian [aged 82] died. His son Michael [aged 59] succeeded 13th Marquess Lothian, 14th Earl Lothian, 12th Earl Lothian.