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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 Warwickshire is in Member Parliament.
In 1572 George Digby (age 21) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1572 William Devereux of Merevale (age 47) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1584 George Digby (age 33) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1592 Fulk Greville 13th Baron Latimer 5th Baron Willoughby 1st Baron Brooke (age 37) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1597 Fulk Greville 13th Baron Latimer 5th Baron Willoughby 1st Baron Brooke (age 42) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1601 Fulk Greville 13th Baron Latimer 5th Baron Willoughby 1st Baron Brooke (age 46) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1621 Fulk Greville 13th Baron Latimer 5th Baron Willoughby 1st Baron Brooke (age 66) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1621 Francis Leigh (age 42) was elected MP Warwickshire.
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 1628 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh (age 33) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1645 John Burgoyne 1st Baronet (age 52) was elected MP Warwickshire in the Long Parliament which seat he held until 1648 when excluded by Pride's Purge.
In 1656 John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet (age 37) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In April 1660 Thomas Archer (age 41) was elected MP Warwickshire during the Convention Parliament.
In 1661 Henry Newton aka Puckering 3rd Baronet (age 42) was elected MP Warwickshire which seat he held until 1679.
In 1679 Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet (age 38) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1690 Andrew Archer (age 30) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1699 Algernon Greville (age 22) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1705 Andrew Archer (age 45) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1710 James Compton 5th Earl of Northampton (age 22) was elected MP Warwickshire.
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 1713 Andrew Archer (age 53) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1722 Robert Digby (age 30) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1765 William Throckmorton Bromley (age 39) was appointed MP Warwickshire at a by-election, unopposed