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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Gabriel Mathias 1719-1804

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In 1719 Gabriel Mathias was born.

Around 1749. Gabriel Mathias [aged 30]. Portrait of John Larpent, 1710–1797, Chief Clerk of the Northern Department.

1758. Gabriel Mathias [aged 39]. Portrait of John Chute [aged 56].

John Chute: On 30th December 1701 he was born to Edward Chute. In 1754 Anthony Chute died. His brother John Chute inherited The Vyne, Sherbourne St John [Map]. He redesigned and refurnished much of the interior of the house, removed most of the formal gardens, and may have been responsible for the enlargement of the lake to its present form. On 26th May 1776 he died. His cousin Thomas Lobb aka Chute inherited The Vyne, Sherbourne St John [Map]. He subsequently adopted the surname Chute.

In 1804 Gabriel Mathias [aged 85] died.