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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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Count La Marche is in Counts of France.
Around 1105 Hugh "Devil" VI of Lusignan I Count of La Marche (age 74) died. His son Hugh (age 40) succeeded VII Seigneur of Lusignan. Around 1105 His son Hugh succeeded II Count La Marche. Saracine Lezay Countess Lusignan and La Marche by marriage Countess La Marche.
On 10th May 1220 Hugh X of Lusignan V Count La Marche (age 37) and Isabella of Angoulême Queen Consort England (age 32) were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan, Countess La Marche. She the daughter of Aymer Angoulême I Count Angoulême and Alice Courtenay Countess Angoulême.
On 5th June 1249 Hugh X of Lusignan V Count La Marche (age 66) died. His son Hugh (age 28) succeeded XI Seigneur of Lusignan, VI Count La Marche. Yolande Capet Countess Lusignan, La Marche and Angoulême (age 30) by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan, Countess La Marche.
On 6th April 1250 Hugh XI of Lusignan VI Count of La Marche II Count Angoulême (age 29) died. His son Hugh (age 15) succeeded XII Seigneur of Lusignan, VII Count La Marche, III Count Angoulême.
On 29th January 1254 Hugh XII of Lusignan VII Count of La Marche III Count Angoulême (age 19) and Jeanne Fougères Countess Lusignan Countess La Marche and Angoulême were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan, Countess La Marche, Countess Angoulême. He the son of Hugh XI of Lusignan VI Count of La Marche II Count Angoulême and Yolande Capet Countess Lusignan, La Marche and Angoulême (age 35).
After 25th August 1270 Hugh XII of Lusignan VII Count of La Marche III Count Angoulême (deceased) died. His son Hugh (age 11) succeeded XIII Seigneur of Lusignan, VIII Count La Marche, IV Count Angoulême.
On 1st July 1276 Hugh XIII of Lusignan VIII Count of La Marche IV Count Angoulême (age 17) and Beatrice Burgundy Countess Lusignan, La Marche and Angoulême (age 16) were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan, Countess La Marche, Countess Angoulême. She the daughter of Hugh IV Duke Burgundy. He the son of Hugh XII of Lusignan VII Count of La Marche III Count Angoulême and Jeanne Fougères Countess Lusignan Countess La Marche and Angoulême.
On 1st November 1303 Guy I of Lusignan I Count of La Marche I Count Angoulême (age 41) succeeded I Seigneur of Lusignan, I Count La Marche, I Count Angoulême.
On 6th April 1362 at the Battle of Brignais..
Jacques Bourbon I Count La Marche and Ponthieu (age 43) was killed. His son Jean (age 18) succeeded I Count La Marche. His son Pierre Bourbon (age 20) was killed.
On 28th September 1364 Jean Bourbon I Count La Marche (age 20) and Catherine Vendome were married. She by marriage Countess La Marche. He the son of Jacques Bourbon I Count La Marche and Ponthieu and Jeanne Chatillon Countess La Marche (age 44).
Hugh X of Lusignan V Count La Marche succeeded V Count La Marche.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Hugh "Devil" VI of Lusignan I Count of La Marche was created I Count La Marche. Hildegarde Thouars Countess Lusignan and La Marche by marriage Countess La Marche.
Aldebert La Marche II Count La Marche succeeded II Count La Marche.
Jacques Bourbon I Count La Marche and Ponthieu and Jeanne Chatillon Countess La Marche were married. She by marriage Countess La Marche. He the son of Louis Bourbon I Duke Bourbon and Mary Hainaut Duchess Bourbon. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Jacques Bourbon I Count La Marche and Ponthieu was created Count La Marche.
Bernard La Marche Count La Marche was appointed Count La Marche.