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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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MP Castle Rising is in Member Parliament.
In 1563 Francis Carew (age 33) was elected MP Castle Rising.
In 1572 Richard Drake (age 37) was elected MP Castle Rising.
In 1581 William Drury (age 30) was elected MP Castle Rising.
In 1584 Michael Stanhope (age 35) was elected MP Castle Rising.
In 1625 Hamon Strange (age 42) was elected MP Castle Rising.
In 1626 Hamon Strange (age 43) was elected MP Castle Rising.
In November 1640 John Holland 1st Baronet (age 37) was elected MP Castle Rising which seat he held until he was excluded in Pride's Purge in 1648.
In 1645 John Spelman (age 38) was elected MP Castle Rising in the Long Parliament.
In 1660 John Spelman (age 53) was elected MP Castle Rising in the Convention Parliament.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
In 1660 John Holland 1st Baronet (age 56) was elected MP Castle Rising.
On 4th February 1679 Robert Howard (age 53) was elected MP Castle Rising which seat he represented until Jun 1698 bar 1685.
In 1685 Nicholas L'Estrange 4th Baronet (age 23) was elected MP Castle Rising.
On 30th April 1701 Robert Cecil (age 30) was elected MP Castle Rising at a by-election. He did not stand at the subsequent second general election of 1701.
In 1702 Thomas Littleton 3rd Baronet (age 54) was elected MP Castle Rising.
In 1715 Charles Churchill (age 36) was elected MP Castle Rising.
In 1737 William Howard (age 22) was elected MP Castle Rising which seat he held until 1747.
In 1807 Charles Bagot (age 25) was elected MP Castle Rising.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
In 1812 Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw (age 43) was elected MP Castle Rising which seat he held until Feb 1817.
In 1817 George Cholmondeley 2nd Marquess Cholmondeley (age 24) was elected MP Castle Rising.