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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In 1597 Henry Belasyse 1st Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Aldborough.
In 1621 Christopher Wandesford (age 28) was elected MP Aldborough.
In 1624 Christopher Wandesford (age 31) was elected MP Aldborough.
In November 1673 John Reresby 2nd Baronet (age 39) was elected MP Aldborough.
In 1679 Bryan Stapylton 2nd Baronet (age 21) was elected MP Aldborough.
In February 1679 John Reresby 2nd Baronet (age 44) was elected MP Aldborough.
In 1701 William Jessop of Broom Hall, Sheffield (age 36) stood unsuccessfully for MP Aldborough.
In 1702 William Jessop of Broom Hall, Sheffield (age 37) was elected MP Aldborough. He was re-elected in 1705. He was returned unopposed in 1708.
In 1710 William Jessop of Broom Hall, Sheffield (age 45) was elected MP Aldborough unopposed.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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In 1713 William Jessop of Broom Hall, Sheffield (age 48) stood unsuccessfully for MP Aldborough.
In 1715 William Jessop of Broom Hall, Sheffield (age 50) was elected MP Aldborough. He was returned unopposed in 1722, 1727 and 1729 and held the seat until his death on 08 Nov 1734.
On 16th April 1715 William Monson 4th Baronet (age 61) was elected MP Aldborough at a by-election which seat he held until 1722 when he stood down.
On 19th February 1735 Andrew Wilkinson of Boroughbridge, Yorkshire (age 38) was elected MP Aldborough at a by-election caused by the death of his father-in-law William Jessop of Broom Hall, Sheffield.
In 1741 Andrew Wilkinson of Boroughbridge, Yorkshire (age 44) was re-elected MP Aldborough unopposed.
In 23rd April 1746 Andrew Wilkinson of Boroughbridge, Yorkshire (age 49) was re-elected MP Aldborough unopposed. He was re-elected unopposed in 1754 and 1761.
In 1796 Charles Duncombe 1st Baron Feversham (age 31) was elected MP Aldborough.