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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Paternal Family Tree: Hood
On 5th July 1793 Alexander Hood 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] Alexander Hood [aged 35].
In 1798 [his father] Alexander Hood [aged 40] died.
On 1st April 1809 [his uncle] Samuel Hood 1st Baronet [aged 46] was created 1st Baronet Hood of Tidlake in Surrey with remainder to his nephew Alexander Hood 2nd Baronet [aged 15].
On 24th December 1814 [his uncle] Samuel Hood 1st Baronet [aged 52] died. His nephew Alexander [aged 21] succeeded 2nd Baronet Hood of Tidlake in Surrey.
Before 20th April 1819 Alexander Hood 2nd Baronet [aged 25] and Amelia Anne Bateman Lady Hood were married. She by marriage Lady Hood of Tidlake in Surrey.
On 20th April 1819 [his son] Alexander Hood 3rd Baronet was born to Alexander Hood 2nd Baronet [aged 25] and [his wife] Amelia Anne Bateman Lady Hood. He married 1849 Isabel Harriet Fuller-Palmer-Acland Lady Hood, daughter of Peregrine Palmer Fuller-Palmer-Acland 2nd Baronet, and had issue.
In 1847 Alexander Hood 2nd Baronet [aged 53] was elected MP Somerset West which seat he held until his death on 7th March 1851.
In 1849 [his son] Alexander Hood 3rd Baronet [aged 29] and [his daughter-in-law] Isabel Harriet Fuller-Palmer-Acland Lady Hood [aged 16] were married. They had nine children.
On 7th March 1851 Alexander Hood 2nd Baronet [aged 57] died. His son Alexander [aged 31] succeeded 3rd Baronet Hood of Tidlake in Surrey. Isabel Harriet Fuller-Palmer-Acland Lady Hood [aged 18] by marriage Lady Hood of Tidlake in Surrey.
Great x 3 Grandfather: Tremor Hood 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alexander Hood
Great x 1 Grandfather: Alexander Hood
GrandFather: Samuel Hood
Father: Alexander Hood