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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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Biography of Arthur John Gielgud 1904-2000

Arthur John Gielgud is in Actors.

In September 1893 [his father] Frank Henry Gielgud (age 33) and [his mother] Kate Terry-Lewis (age 25) were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Arthur James Lewis (age 69) and [his grandmother] Kate Terry (age 49).

On 14th April 1904 Arthur John Gielgud was born to [his father] Frank Henry Gielgud (age 44) and [his mother] Kate Terry-Lewis (age 36).

In 1949 [his father] Frank Henry Gielgud (age 89) died.

In 1958 [his mother] Kate Terry-Lewis (age 90) died.

On 21st May 2000 Arthur John Gielgud (age 96) died.

Ancestors of Arthur John Gielgud

Father: Frank Henry Gielgud

Arthur John Gielgud

GrandFather: Arthur James Lewis

Mother: Kate Terry-Lewis

Great x 1 Grandfather: Benjamin Terry

GrandMother: Kate Terry