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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Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire

Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.

On 30th August 1642 Walter Wrottesley 1st Baronet [aged 36] was created 1st Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

Around 1659 Walter Wrottesley 1st Baronet [aged 53] died. His son Walter [aged 27] succeeded 2nd Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

Around 1686 Walter Wrottesley 2nd Baronet [aged 54] died. His son Walter [aged 27] succeeded 3rd Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

In 1712 Walter Wrottesley 3rd Baronet [aged 53] died. His son John [aged 30] succeeded 4th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

Before 1717 John Wrottesley 4th Baronet [aged 34] and Frances Grey Lady Wrottesley were married. She by marriage Lady Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

In 1726 John Wrottesley 4th Baronet [aged 44] died. His son Hugh [aged 4] succeeded 5th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

In 1729 Hugh Wrottesley 5th Baronet [aged 7] died. His brother Walter [aged 7] succeeded 6th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

In 1731 Walter Wrottesley 6th Baronet [aged 9] died. His brother Richard [aged 9] succeeded 7th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

In 1739 Richard Wrottesley 7th Baronet [aged 17] and Mary Leveson-Gower Lady Wrottesley were married. She by marriage Lady Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire. The had five daughters. She the daughter of John Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Gower [aged 44] and Evelyn Pierrepont Baroness Gower. They were sixth cousins.

On 29th June 1769 Richard Wrottesley 7th Baronet [aged 48] died. His son John [aged 24] succeeded 8th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

In 1770 John Wrottesley 8th Baronet [aged 25] and Frances Courtenay Lady Wrottesley were married. She by marriage Lady Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire. She the daughter of William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon and Frances Finch Countess Devon. They were half third cousin twice removed.

On 23rd April 1787 John Wrottesley 8th Baronet [aged 42] died. His son John [aged 15] succeeded 9th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

In 1795 John Wrottesley 1st Baron Wrottesley [aged 23] and Caroline Bennett Lady Wrottesley [aged 22] were married. She by marriage Lady Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire. She the daughter of Charles Bennet 4th Earl Tankerville [aged 51] and Emma Colebrooke Countess Tankerville [aged 43].

On 16th March 1841 John Wrottesley 1st Baron Wrottesley [aged 69] died. His son John [aged 42] succeeded 2nd Baron Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire, 10th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

On 27th October 1867 John Wrottesley 2nd Baron Wrottesley [aged 69] died. His son Arthur [aged 43] succeeded 3rd Baron Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire, 11th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire. Augusta Elizabeth Denison Baroness Wrottesley [aged 34] by marriage Lady Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

On 28th December 1910 Arthur Wrottesley 3rd Baron Wrottesley [aged 86] died. His son Victor [aged 37] succeeded 4th Baron Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire, 12th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

On 1st September 1962 Victor Alexander Wrottesley 4th Baron Wrottesley [aged 88] died. His nephew Richard [aged 44] succeeded 5th Baron Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire, 13th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.

On 23rd October 1977 Major Richard John Wrottesley 5th Baron Wrottesley [aged 59] died. His grandson Clifton [aged 9] succeeded 6th Baron Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire, 14th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.