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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Earl Digby is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
1790. Henry Digby 1st Earl Digby (age 58) created.
25th September 1793. Son Edward Digby 2nd Earl Digby (age 20) succeeded.
12th May 1856. Edward Digby 2nd Earl Digby extinct.
In 1790 Henry Digby 1st Earl Digby (age 58) was created 1st Earl Digby.
On 25th September 1793 Henry Digby 1st Earl Digby (age 62) died. His son Edward (age 20) succeeded 2nd Earl Digby, 8th Baron Digby of Geashill in County Offaly, 2nd Baron Digby of Sherbourne in Dorset.
On 12th May 1856 Edward Digby 2nd Earl Digby (age 83) died without issue. Earl Digby extinct. His first cousin once removed Edward (age 49) succeeded 9th Baron Digby of Geashill in County Offaly, 3rd Baron Digby of Sherbourne in Dorset. Theresa Anna Maria Fox-Strangways Baroness Digby (age 42) by marriage Baroness Digby of Geashill in County Offaly and Baroness Digby of Sherbourne in Dorset.