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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John Rising 1756-1815

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In 1756 John Rising was born.

Before 1814. John Rising [aged 57]. Portrait of Amelia Sophia Hume [aged 25].

Before 1815. John Rising [aged 58]. Portrait of Peter Richard Hoare [aged 42].

Peter Richard Hoare: On 13th October 1772 he was born to Richard Hoare 1st Baronet and Frances Anne Acland. On 10th September 1849 he died.

Before 1815. John Rising [aged 58]. Portrait of Henry Hoare 3rd Baronet [aged 52].

Henry Hoare 3rd Baronet: On 27th February 1762 he was born to Richard Hoare 1st Baronet and Frances Anne Acland. On 25th August 1784 he and Maria Palmer Acland were married. They were second cousins. On 19th May 1838 Richard Colt Hoare 2nd Baronet died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Stourton. His half brother Henry succeeded 3rd Baronet Hoare of Barn Elms in Surrey. On 17th August 1841 he died. His son Hugh succeeded 4th Baronet Hoare of Barn Elms in Surrey.

In 1815 John Rising [aged 59] died.