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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Percy Bryant Baker is in Sculptors.
On 8th July 1881 Percy Bryant Baker was born.
On 16th June 1912 Hemming Robeson died. Monument in Tewkesbury Abbey [Map], sculpted by Percy Bryant Baker [aged 30], was dedicated.
Hemming Robeson: In 1892 he was appointed Archdeacon Bristol which post he held until 1904.
In 1916 Percy Bryant Baker [aged 34] emigrated to America where he joined the army. He served during World War I in Army hospitals, crafting artificial limbs and face masks for wounded soldiers.
In 1923 Percy Bryant Baker [aged 41] became a US citizen.
On 29th March 1970 Percy Bryant Baker [aged 88] died in New York.
