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 Effingham is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically.
Earl of Effingham is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
8th December 1731. Francis Howard 1st Earl of Effingham (age 48) created.
February 1743. Son Thomas Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham (age 29) succeeded.
19th November 1763. Son Thomas Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham (age 17) succeeded.
19th November 1791. Brother Richard Howard 4th Earl of Effingham (age 43) succeeded.
11th December 1816. Richard Howard 4th Earl of Effingham extinct.
On 8th December 1731 Francis Howard 1st Earl of Effingham (age 48) was created 1st Earl of Effingham by King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (age 48).
In February 1743 Francis Howard 1st Earl of Effingham (age 59) died. In February 1743 His son Thomas (age 29) succeeded 2nd Earl of Effingham, 8th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 14th February 1745 Thomas Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham (age 31) and Elizabeth Beckford Countess Effingham (age 20) were married. She by marriage Countess of Effingham. He the son of Francis Howard 1st Earl of Effingham.
On 19th November 1763 Thomas Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham (age 49) died. His son Thomas (age 17) succeeded 3rd Earl of Effingham, 9th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 19th November 1791 Thomas Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham (age 45) died. His brother Richard (age 43) succeeded 4th Earl of Effingham, 10th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 11th December 1816 Richard Howard 4th Earl of Effingham (age 68) died. Earl of Effingham extinct. His third cousin Kenneth (age 49) succeeded 11th Baron Howard of Effingham.
Earl of Effingham is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
1837. Kenneth Alexander Howard 1st Earl of Effingham (age 69) created.
13th February 1845. Son Henry Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham (age 38) succeeded.
5th February 1889. Son Henry Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham (age 51) succeeded.
4th May 1898. Son Henry Alexander Gordon Howard 4th Earl of Effingham (age 31) succeeded.
6th May 1927. First Cousin Gordon Howard 5th Earl of Effingham (age 54) succeeded.
1946. Son Mowbray Henry Gordon Howard 6th Earl of Effingham (age 40) succeeded.
22nd February 1996. Nephew David Howard 7th Earl of Effingham (age 56) succeeded.
26th February 2022. Son Edward Howard 8th Earl of Effingham (age 50) succeeded.
In 1837 Kenneth Alexander Howard 1st Earl of Effingham (age 69) was created 1st Earl of Effingham. Charlotte Primrose Countess Effingham (age 61) by marriage Countess of Effingham.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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On 13th February 1845 Kenneth Alexander Howard 1st Earl of Effingham (age 77) died. His son Henry (age 38) succeeded 2nd Earl of Effingham, 12th Baron Howard of Effingham. Eliza Drummond Baroness Howard (age 34) by marriage Countess of Effingham.
On 5th February 1889 Henry Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham (age 82) died. His son Henry (age 51) succeeded 3rd Earl of Effingham, 13th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 4th May 1898 Henry Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham (age 61) died. His son Henry (age 31) succeeded 4th Earl of Effingham, 14th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 6th May 1927 Henry Alexander Gordon Howard 4th Earl of Effingham (age 60) died. His first cousin Gordon (age 54) succeeded 5th Earl of Effingham, 15th Baron Howard of Effingham.
In 1946 Gordon Howard 5th Earl of Effingham (age 73) died. His son Mowbray (age 40) succeeded 6th Earl of Effingham, 16th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 22nd February 1996 Mowbray Henry Gordon Howard 6th Earl of Effingham (age 90) died. His nephew David (age 56) succeeded 7th Earl of Effingham, 17th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 26th February 2022 David Howard 7th Earl of Effingham (age 82) died. His son Edward (age 50) succeeded 8th Earl of Effingham, 18th Baron Howard of Effingham.