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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Baronet Boothby is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
Summary
13th July 1660. William Boothby 1st Baronet [aged 22] created.
24th March 1707. Grandson Henry Boothby 2nd Baronet [aged 25] succeeded.
25th November 1710. Uncle William Boothby 3rd Baronet [aged 46] succeeded.
August 1730. Grandson William Boothby 4th Baronet [aged 9] succeeded.
15th April 1787. First Cousin Once Removed Brooke Boothby 5th Baronet [aged 76] succeeded.
9th April 1789. Son Brooke Boothby 6th Baronet [aged 44] succeeded.
23rd January 1824. Brother William Boothby 7th Baronet [aged 77] succeeded.
17th March 1824. Son William Boothby 8th Baronet [aged 41] succeeded.
21st April 1846. Son Reverend Brooke William Boothby 9th Baronet [aged 37] succeeded.
21st September 1865. Son Brooke Boothby 10th Baronet [aged 8] succeeded.
22nd January 1913. Brother Charles Francis Boothby 11th Baronet [aged 54] succeeded.
4th April 1926. Brother Herbert Cecil Boothby 12th Baronet [aged 62] succeeded.
27th March 1935. Brother Seymour William Brooke Boothby 13th Baronet [aged 69] succeeded.
17th March 1951. Son Hugo Robert Brooke Boothby 14th Baronet [aged 43] succeeded.
1986. Son Brooke Charles Boothby 15th Baronet [aged 36] succeeded.
On 13th July 1660 William Boothby 1st Baronet [aged 22] was created 1st Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
On 24th March 1707 William Boothby 1st Baronet [aged 69] died at Ashbourne Hall, Derbyshire [Map]. His grandson Henry [aged 25] succeeded 2nd Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
Before 25th November 1710 Henry Boothby 2nd Baronet [aged 28] died. His uncle William [aged 46] succeeded 3rd Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
On 25th November 1710 Henry Boothby 2nd Baronet was buried in St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne [Map].
After August 1730 William Boothby 3rd Baronet [deceased] died. His grandson William [aged 9] succeeded 4th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
On 15th April 1787 William Boothby 4th Baronet [aged 65] died unmarried. His first cousin once removed Brooke [aged 76] succeeded 5th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire. Phoebe Hollins Lady Boothby [aged 70] by marriage Lady Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
Mary Thorpe 14th Baroness Cobham [aged 70] de jure 14th Baroness Cobham although the title remained subject to an attainder so she couldn't claim it.
On 9th April 1789 Brooke Boothby 5th Baronet [aged 78] died. His son Brooke [aged 44] succeeded 6th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire. Monument in St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne [Map] sculpted by Josuah Evans.
On 23rd January 1824 Brooke Boothby 6th Baronet [aged 79] died at Boulogne sur Mer [Map]. His brother William [aged 77] succeeded 7th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire. On 3rd February 1824 he was buried at St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne [Map].
On 17th March 1824 William Boothby 7th Baronet [aged 78] died at Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. His son William [aged 41] succeeded 8th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire. Frances Jenkinson Lady Boothby by marriage Lady Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
On 21st April 1846 William Boothby 8th Baronet [aged 64] died at Ashbourne Hall, Derbyshire [Map]. His son Brooke [aged 37] succeeded 9th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
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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On 21st September 1865 Reverend Brooke William Boothby 9th Baronet [aged 56] died. His son Brooke [aged 8] succeeded 10th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
On 22nd January 1913 Brooke Boothby 10th Baronet [aged 56] died. His brother Charles [aged 54] succeeded 11th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
On 4th April 1926 Charles Francis Boothby 11th Baronet [aged 67] died. His brother Herbert [aged 62] succeeded 12th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
On 27th March 1935 Herbert Cecil Boothby 12th Baronet [aged 71] died. His brother Seymour [aged 69] succeeded 13th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
On 17th March 1951 Seymour William Brooke Boothby 13th Baronet [aged 85] died. His son Hugo [aged 43] succeeded 14th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
In 1986 Hugo Robert Brooke Boothby 14th Baronet [aged 78] died. His son Brooke [aged 36] succeeded 15th Baronet Boothby of Broadlow Ash in Derbyshire.
Baronet Boothby of Clater Cote is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
5th November 1644. Henry Boothby 1st Baronet [aged 52] created.
3rd September 1648. Henry Boothby 1st Baronet extinct.
On 5th November 1644 Henry Boothby 1st Baronet [aged 52] was created 1st Baronet Boothby of Clater Cote although the letters patent did not pass the Great Seal before he died.
On 3rd September 1648 Henry Boothby 1st Baronet [aged 56] died. Baronet Boothby of Clater Cote extinct.