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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 Sondes is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
4th May 1880. George Milles 1st Earl Sondes (age 55) created.
10th September 1894. Son George Milles-Lade 2nd Earl Sondes (age 33) succeeded.
1st October 1907. Brother Lewis Milles 3rd Earl Sondes (age 41) succeeded.
1941. Nephew George Milles 4th Earl Sondes (age 26) succeeded.
30th April 1970. Son Henry Milles 5th Earl Sondes (age 29) succeeded.
2nd December 1996. Henry Milles 5th Earl Sondes extinct.
On 4th May 1880 George Milles 1st Earl Sondes (age 55) was created 1st Earl Sondes, 1st Viscount Throwley.
On 10th September 1894 George Milles 1st Earl Sondes (age 69) died. His son George (age 33) succeeded 2nd Earl Sondes, 2nd Viscount Throwley, 6th Baron Sondes.
On 1st October 1907 George Milles-Lade 2nd Earl Sondes (age 46) died without male issue. His brother Lewis (age 41) succeeded 3rd Earl Sondes, 3rd Viscount Throwley, 7th Baron Sondes.
In 1941 Lewis Milles 3rd Earl Sondes (age 75) died without male issue. His nephew George (age 26) succeeded 4th Earl Sondes, 4th Viscount Throwley, 8th Baron Sondes.
On 30th April 1970 George Milles 4th Earl Sondes (age 56) died. His son Henry (age 29) succeeded 5th Earl Sondes, 5th Viscount Throwley, 9th Baron Sondes.
On 2nd December 1996 Henry Milles 5th Earl Sondes (age 56) died. Earl Sondes, Viscount Throwley, Baron Sondes extinct.