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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Arthur Hacker 1858-1919

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On 25th September 1858 Arthur Hacker was born to Edward Hacker [aged 46].

1892. Arthur Hacker [aged 33]. "Syrinx".

Syrinx: Syrinx was a forest Nymph that was pursued by Pan. She ran to the water's edge and asked for help from the river mymphs who transformed her into water reeds that played a sound when Pan's breath blew across them.

1892. Arthur Hacker [aged 33]. "The Annunciation".

Around 1894. Arthur Hacker [aged 35]. "Daphne".

Daphne: Daphne is a Naiad. She was pursued by Apollo, who had been cursed by Cupid. Just before he caught her she pleaded to her father Peneus who transformed her into a laurel tree. she was born to Peneus.

Around 1894. Arthur Hacker [aged 35]. "The Temptation of Percival".

1900. Arthur Hacker [aged 41]. Portrait of Christabel Cockerell [aged 35]

Christabel Cockerell: On 15th August 1864 she was born to George Russell Cockerell. On 21st October 1864 Christabel Cockerell was baptised at the Chapel Royal, Brighton. On 7th June 1893 George Frampton and she were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. Her father George Russell Cockerell was one of the witnesses. On 18th March 1951 she died.

1901. Arthur Hacker [aged 42]. "The Cloud".

In 1905 [his father] Edward Hacker [aged 93] died.

1908. Arthur Hacker [aged 49]. Portrait of Ivy Lilian Close [aged 17].

Ivy Lilian Close: On 15th June 1890 she was born. On 4th December 1968 she died.

1909 . Arthur Hacker [aged 50]. Portrait of John Brunner 1st Baronet [aged 66].

On 12th November 1919 Arthur Hacker [aged 61] died.

Before 1927. Solomon Joseph Solomon [aged 66]. Portrait of Arthur Hacker.