Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet

Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.

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Bishop Geoffrey Ridel -1189

In 1162 Bishop Geoffrey Ridel was appointed Lord Chancellor which office he held until 1173.

Before March 1163 Bishop Geoffrey Ridel was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury.

In 1164 Bishop Geoffrey Ridel travelled to Rome to represent the king before the Papal Curia.

On 6th October 1174 Bishop Geoffrey Ridel was consecrated Bishop of Ely at Canterbury Cathedral [Map]..

Before February 1177 Bishop Geoffrey Ridel was part of the escort when Joan Plantagenet Queen Consort Sicily [aged 11] travelled to Provence to marry William "Good" II King Sicily [aged 22].

Gesta Regis Henrici by Benedict of Peterborough. 20th August 1189. Meanwhile, Geoffrey, Bishop of Ely, died at Winchester on the 13th day before the Kalends of September and was buried at Ely [Map]."

Interim Gaufridus1 Eliensis episcopus obiit Wintonize, xiiio, kalendas Septembris, et sepultus est apud Hely.

Note 1. Gaufridus Riddell, bishop 1174-1189.

On the 20th August 1189 Bishop Geoffrey Ridel died. He was buried at Ely Cathedral [Map].

Chronicum Anglicanum by Ralph Coggeshall. Geoffrey Ridel1, bishop of Ely, died.

Obiit Galfridus Ridel, episcopus Elyensis.

Note 1. Bishop Geoffrey Ridel appointed Lord Chancellor 1162, consecrated Bishop of Ely 1164, died 20th August 1189.