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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 Denbighshire is in Member Parliament.
In December 1601 John Salusbury (age 34) was elected MP Denbighshire.
In 1604 Peter Mutton of Llanerch (age 39) was elected MP Denbighshire.
In 1640 Thomas Salusbury 2nd Baronet (age 27) was elected MP Denbighshire during the Short Parliament.
In 1679 John Salusbury 4th Baronet (age 42) was elected MP Denbighshire.
In 1681 John Salusbury 4th Baronet (age 44) was elected MP Denbighshire.
In 1685 Richard Myddelton 3rd Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Denbighshire unopposed at which time he was restored as Custos Rotulorum.
In 1685 Richard Myddelton 3rd Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Denbighshire unopposed.
In 1690 Richard Myddelton 3rd Baronet (age 34) was elected MP Denbighshire.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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In 1695 Richard Myddelton 3rd Baronet (age 39) was elected MP Denbighshire which seat he held until his death in 1716 being re-elected in 1698, Feb 1701, Dec 1701, 1702, 1705, 1708, 1710, 1713 and 1715.
In 1835 William Bagot 3rd Baron Bagot (age 23) was elected MP Denbighshire which he held until 1852.
In 1841 Watkin Williams-Wynn 6th Baronet (age 20) was elected MP Denbighshire. He held the seat for forty-fours years until his death in 1885.
In May 1885 Herbert Lloyd Watkin Williams-Wynn 7th Baronet (age 24) was elected MP Denbighshire which seat he held until Nov 1885 when the seat was abolished. He lost the subsequent election for the new East Denbighshire constituency, and tried unsuccessfully to gain the seat in the following two elections in 1886 (when he lost by only 0.4 per cent) and 1892.