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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Paternal Family Tree: Carolingian
Around 794 [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 16) and [his mother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine (age 16) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Aquitaine. He the son of [his grandfather] Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor (age 51) and [his grandmother] Hildegard Vinzgouw Queen Franks Queen Lombardy Holy Roman Empress.
In 795 Lothair was born to [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 17) and [his mother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine (age 17).
In 813 [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 35) succeeded I King of the Franks. Judith Welf Queen Consort Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks (age 16) by marriage Queen Consort Franks.
On 28th January 814 [his grandfather] Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor (age 71) died. His son [his father] Louis (age 36) succeeded King of the Franks.
In 815 Lothair (age 20) succeeded King Bavaria.
In 817 Lothair (age 22) succeeded Holy Roman Emperor.
On 3rd October 818 [his mother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine (age 40) died.
In 821 Lothair (age 26) and Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Bavaria. Holy Roman Emperor. He the son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 43) and Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine.
In 822 [his brother] Pepin I King Aquitaine (age 25) and [his sister-in-law] Ingeltrude Madrie Queen Consort Aquitaine were married. He the son of [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 44) and [his mother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine.
In 825 [his son] Louis II King Italy Holy Roman Emperor was born to Lothair (age 30) and [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia. He married 5th October 851 Engelberga Spoleto Holy Roman Empress and had issue.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Around 825 [his son] Ermengard Carolingian was born to Lothair (age 30) and [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia.
In 826 [his son] Hiltrude Carolingian was born to Lothair (age 31) and [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia.
In or before 828 [his brother] Louis "German" II King East Francia (age 23) and [his sister-in-law] Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 24) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort East Francia. He the son of [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 49) and [his mother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine.
Around 830 [his daughter] Gisela Carolingian Abbess Avenay was born to Lothair (age 35) and [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia.
In 830 [his daughter] Bertha Carolingian Abbess Avenay was born to Lothair (age 35) and [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia.
In 835 [his son] Lothair II King Lotharingia was born to Lothair (age 40) and [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia. He married 855 Teutberga Arles, daughter of Boso "Elder" Arles Count Arles, and had issue.
On 13th December 838 [his brother] Pepin I King Aquitaine (age 41) died. His son [his nephew] Pepin (age 15) succeeded II King Aquitaine.
In 840 Lothair (age 45) succeeded King Middle Francia. [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia by marriage Queen Consort Middle Francia.
Around 840 [his daughter] Rotrude Carolingian was born to Lothair (age 45) and [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia.
On 20th June 840 [his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 62) died. His son [his brother] Pepin succeeded I King Aquitaine. [his sister-in-law] Ingeltrude Madrie Queen Consort Aquitaine by marriage Queen Consort Aquitaine.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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In 845 [his son] Charles King Provence was born to Lothair (age 50) and [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia.
In 849 [his son] Ermengard Carolingian (age 24) died.
On 5th October 851 [his son] Louis II King Italy Holy Roman Emperor (age 26) and [his daughter-in-law] Engelberga Spoleto Holy Roman Empress were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Italy. He the son of Lothair Holy Roman Emperor (age 56) and [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia.
In 852 [his daughter] Bertha Carolingian Abbess Avenay (age 22) died.
In 853 [his son] Carloman Carolingian died.
In 855 [his son] Lothair II King Lotharingia (age 20) and [his daughter-in-law] Teutberga Arles were married. She the daughter of Boso "Elder" Arles Count Arles (age 55). He the son of Lothair Holy Roman Emperor (age 60) and [his wife] Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia.
On 29th September 855 Lothair (age 60) died.
[his father] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks and Judith Welf Queen Consort Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Aquitaine. He the son of [his grandfather] Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor and [his grandmother] Hildegard Vinzgouw Queen Franks Queen Lombardy Holy Roman Empress.
[his son] Carloman Carolingian was born to Lothair .
Kings Franks: Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Great x 2 Grandfather: Sigramnus Count of Hesbaye
Great x 1 Grandfather: Sigram of Hesbaye
Great x 3 Grandfather: Lambert Count of Hesbaye
Great x 2 Grandmother: Landrada of Hesbaye
GrandFather: Ingerman Count of Hesbaye
Mother: Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine