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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Eugene de Blaas 1843-1931

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On 24th July 1843 Eugene de Blaas was born at Albano near Rome, one of three artist sons of the Austrian artist Carl von Blaas and an Italian mother. His father became professor at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Vienna, from 1851 and later professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Venice from 1856.

1865. Eugene de Blaas [aged 21]. Portrait of Philip Richard Morris [aged 28]. Philip Morris and Eugen von Blaas shared lodgings in Rome in 1865; the painting is believed to be from this period.

On 10th February 1931 Eugene de Blaas [aged 87] died.