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: Pattle
Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle is in Photographers.
On 11th June 1815 Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle was born to [her father] James Peter Pattle [aged 39] and [her mother] Adeline Marie de l'Etang [aged 21] at Garden Reach, Calcutta.
On 1st February 1838 Charles Hay Cameron [aged 42] and Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 22] were married at Calcutta, India. The difference in their ages was 20 years.
On 4th September 1845 [her father] James Peter Pattle [aged 69] died.
On 11th November 1845 [her mother] Adeline Marie de l'Etang [aged 52] died.
1850 to 1852. George Frederick Watts [aged 32]. Portrait of Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 34].
In 1850 [her brother-in-law] Charles Somers-Cocks 3rd Earl Somers [aged 30] and [her sister] Virginia Somers-Cocks Countess Somers [aged 22] were married. He the son of John Somers-Cocks 2nd Earl Somers [aged 61] and Caroline Yorke Countess Somers [aged 55].
On 5th October 1852 John Somers-Cocks 2nd Earl Somers [aged 64] died. His son [her brother-in-law] Charles [aged 33] succeeded 3rd Earl Somers 3rd Viscount Eastnor of Eastor Castle in Herefordshire, 4th Baron Somers. [her sister] Virginia Somers-Cocks Countess Somers [aged 25] by marriage Countess Somers.
1856. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 40]. Photograph of the photograher's niece Julia Prinsep Jackson [aged 9] and her mother [her sister] Maria "Mia" Theodosia Pattle [aged 37].
Maria "Mia" Theodosia Pattle: On 7th July 1818 she was born to James Peter Pattle and Adeline Marie de l'Etang, apparently at sea off the Cornish coast. She the fifth of seven sisters. On 17th January 1837 John Jackson and she were married at Calcutta, India. On 2nd April 1892 Maria "Mia" Theodosia Pattle died.
1864. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 48]. Photograph of Alfred Tennyson 1st Baron Tennyson [aged 54].
1864. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 48]. Photograph of George Frederick Watts [aged 46].
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Around 1865. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 49]. Photograph of May Prinsep Baroness Tennyson [aged 11].
May 1865. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 49]. Photograph of Adelaide Chetwynd-Talbot Countess Brownlow.
1867. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 51]. My niece [Julia Prinsep Jackson [aged 20]] full-face.
1867. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 51]. "A Beautiful Vision" [Julia Prinsep Jackson [aged 20]].
1st April 1867. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 51]. "Saint Julia", "My Niece Julia", "My Favorite Picture of all my works". [Julia Prinsep Jackson [aged 21]] full-face.
1868. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 52]. Photograph of Charles Darwin [aged 58].
1868. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 52]. "The Rosebud Garden of Girls". Portrait of sisters Etheldred, Christina, Mary [aged 18] and Eleanor Fraser Tytler, and an unknown girl who is probably their youngest sister Eva.
1868. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 52]. "The Rosebud Garden of Girls". Portrait of sisters Etheldred, Christina, Mary [aged 18] and Eleanor Fraser Tytler.
March 1868. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 52]. Photograph of Marie Spartali aka Stillman [aged 23].
March 1868. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 52]. Photograph of Christine Spartali Countess d'Anvers [aged 21].
Christine Spartali Countess d'Anvers: On 19th May 1846 she was born to Michael Spartali and Euphrosyne Varsini. In December 1868 Eduard Joseph Cahen d'Anvers Marquis de Torre-Alfina and she were married.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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1872. Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 56]. Photograph of the photograher's niece Julia Prinsep Jackson [aged 25]. Distributed by Henry Herschel Hay Cameron (later The Cameron Studio) carbon print on cabinet card.
On 26th January 1879 Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle [aged 63] died.
On 8th May 1880 [her former husband] Charles Hay Cameron [aged 85] died.
Father: James Peter Pattle
Julia Margaret Cameron nee Pattle
GrandFather: Ambroise Pierre de l'Etang
Mother: Adeline Marie de l'Etang