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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Baron Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronies of England.
Summary
1848. Edward John Stanley 2nd Baron Stanley and 1st Baron Eddisbury (age 45) created.
16th June 1869. Son Henry Edward Stanley 3rd Baron Stanley 2nd Baron Eddisbury (age 41) succeeded.
10th December 1903. Brother Edward Lyulph Stanley 4th Baron Stanley 3rd Baron Eddisbury (age 64) succeeded.
18th March 1925. Son Arthur Stanley 5th Baron Stanley, 5th Baron Sheffield, 4th Baron Eddisbury (age 49) succeeded.
22nd August 1931. Son Edward Stanley 6th Baron Stanley, 6th Baron Sheffield, 5th Baron Eddisbury (age 23) succeeded.
3rd March 1971. Brother Lyulph Stanley 7th Baron Stanley, 7th Baron Sheffield, 6th Baron Eddisbury (age 55) succeeded.
23rd June 1971. First Cousin Thomas Henry Stanley 8th Baron Stanley, 8th Baron Sheffield, 7th Baron Eddisbury (age 43) succeeded.
19th November 2013. Son Richard Oliver Stanley 9th Baron Stanley, 9th Baron Sheffield, 8th Baron Eddisbury (age 57) succeeded.
In 1848 Edward John Stanley 2nd Baron Stanley and 1st Baron Eddisbury (age 45) was created 1st Baron Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire. Henrietta Maria Dillon Baroness Stanley Alderley and Eddisbury (age 40) by marriage Baroness Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire.
On 16th June 1869 Edward John Stanley 2nd Baron Stanley and 1st Baron Eddisbury (age 66) died. His son Henry (age 41) succeeded 3rd Baron Stanley Alderley, 2nd Baron Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire, 9th Baronet Stanley of Alderley in Cheshire.
On 10th December 1903 Henry Edward Stanley 3rd Baron Stanley 2nd Baron Eddisbury (age 76) died. He was buried according to Muslim rites in unconsecrated ground in the garden of the Dower House on his family's estate, Alderley Park, Cheshire [Map]. His brother Edward (age 64) succeeded 4th Baron Stanley Alderley, 3rd Baron Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire, 10th Baronet Stanley of Alderley in Cheshire.
On 18th March 1925 Edward Lyulph Stanley 4th Baron Stanley 3rd Baron Eddisbury (age 85) died. His son Arthur (age 49) succeeded 5th Baron Stanley Alderley, 5th Baron Sheffield of Roscommon in Roscommon, 4th Baron Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire, 11th Baronet Stanley of Alderley in Cheshire.
On 22nd August 1931 Arthur Stanley 5th Baron Stanley, 5th Baron Sheffield, 4th Baron Eddisbury (age 55) died. His son Edward (age 23) succeeded 6th Baron Stanley Alderley, 6th Baron Sheffield of Roscommon in Roscommon, 5th Baron Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire, 12th Baronet Stanley of Alderley in Cheshire.
On 3rd March 1971 Edward Stanley 6th Baron Stanley, 6th Baron Sheffield, 5th Baron Eddisbury (age 63) died. His brother Lyulph (age 55) succeeded 7th Baron Stanley Alderley, 7th Baron Sheffield of Roscommon in Roscommon, 6th Baron Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire, 13th Baronet Stanley of Alderley in Cheshire.
On 23rd June 1971 Lyulph Stanley 7th Baron Stanley, 7th Baron Sheffield, 6th Baron Eddisbury (age 55) died. His first cousin Thomas (age 43) succeeded 8th Baron Stanley Alderley, 8th Baron Sheffield of Roscommon in Roscommon, 7th Baron Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire, 14th Baronet Stanley of Alderley in Cheshire.
On 19th November 2013 Thomas Henry Stanley 8th Baron Stanley, 8th Baron Sheffield, 7th Baron Eddisbury (age 86) died. His son Richard (age 57) succeeded 9th Baron Stanley Alderley, 9th Baron Sheffield of Roscommon in Roscommon, 8th Baron Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire, 15th Baronet Stanley of Alderley in Cheshire.