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 Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronies of England.
Summary
30th April 1880. Ivor Bertie Guest (age 44) created.
22nd February 1914. Son Ivor Churchill Guest 1st Viscount Wimborne (age 41) succeeded.
14th June 1939. Son Ivor Grosvenor Guest 2nd Viscount Wimborne (age 36) succeeded.
7th January 1967. Son Ivor Fox-Strangways Guest 3rd Viscount Wimborne (age 27) succeeded.
1993. Son Ivor Mervyn Vigors Guest 4th Viscount Wimborne (age 24) succeeded.
On 30th April 1880 Ivor Bertie Guest (age 44) was created 1st Baron Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset. Cornelia Henrietta Maria Spencer-Churchill Baroness Wimborne (age 32) by marriage Baroness Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset.
On 22nd February 1914 Ivor Bertie Guest (age 78) died. His son Ivor (age 41) succeeded 2nd Baron Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset, 3rd Baronet Guest of Dowlais in Glamorganshire.
On 14th June 1939 Ivor Churchill Guest 1st Viscount Wimborne (age 66) died. His son Ivor (age 36) succeeded 2nd Viscount Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset, 2nd Baron Ashby St Ledgers of Ashby St Ledgers in Northampton, 3rd Baron Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset, 4th Baronet Guest of Dowlais in Glamorganshire. Mabel Edith Fox-Strangways Viscountess Wimborne (age 21) by marriage Viscountess Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset.
On 7th January 1967 Ivor Grosvenor Guest 2nd Viscount Wimborne (age 63) died. His son Ivor (age 27) succeeded 3rd Viscount Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset, 3rd Baron Ashby St Ledgers of Ashby St Ledgers in Northampton, 4th Baron Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset, 5th Baronet Guest of Dowlais in Glamorganshire.
In 1993 Ivor Fox-Strangways Guest 3rd Viscount Wimborne (age 53) died. His son Ivor (age 24) succeeded 4th Viscount Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset, 4th Baron Ashby St Ledgers of Ashby St Ledgers in Northampton, 5th Baron Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset, 6th Baronet Guest of Dowlais in Glamorganshire.