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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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Seigneur is in France Nobility.
Gilbert Aigle Lord Aigle was appointed Lord Aigle.
Godfrey Flanders Lord Bouillon succeeded Lord Bouillon.
Godfrey Flanders Lord Bouillon and Beatrice Mandeville Lady Bouillon were married. She by marriage Lord Bouillon. He the son of Eustace II Count Boulogne and Ida of Lorraine Countess Boulogne.
In 1249 John Burgundy Count Charolais (age 18) by marriage Lord Bourbon. Agnes Dampierre Countess Artois and Charolais (age 12) by marriage Lord Bourbon.
In 1279 Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 23) by marriage Lord Bourbon.
Archimbaud VI Bourbon Lord Bourbon was appointed Lord Bourbon.
In 1201 Enguerrand Coucy III Lord Coucy (age 19) and Beatrix Vignory Lady Coucy were married. She by marriage Lord Coucy.
In 1204 Enguerrand Coucy III Lord Coucy (age 22) and Matilda Welf Countess Perche (age 32) were married. She by marriage Lord Coucy. She the daughter of Henry "Lion" Welf XII Duke Saxony III Duke Bavaria and Matilda Plantagenet Duchess Saxony. They were half fifth cousins. She a granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
In 1242 Raoul Coucy II Lord Coucy succeeded II Lord Coucy. Philippe Dammartin Countess Eu by marriage Lord Coucy.
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 1250 Enguerrand Coucy 4th Lord Coucy (age 14) succeeded IV Lord Coucy.
In 1288 Enguerrand Coucy 4th Lord Coucy (age 52) and Jeanne Dampierre Lady Coucy were married. She by marriage Lord Coucy. She the daughter of Robert Dampierre III Count Flanders (age 39) and Yolande Burgundy II Countess Nevers and Flanders. They were half first cousin four times removed.
Enguerrand Coucy III Lord Coucy succeeded III Lord Coucy.
Enguerrand Coucy III Lord Coucy and Marie Montmirail Lady Coucy were married. She by marriage Lord Coucy.
Enguerrand Coucy 4th Lord Coucy and Margaret Guelders Countess Cleves were married. She by marriage Lord Coucy. She the daughter of Otto II Count Guelders and Margaretha Cleves Countess of Gulders. They were fourth cousin twice removed. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Stephen I England.
Yves Belleme was appointed Seigneur Belleme.
Hugh Chatillon was appointed Seigneur Chatillon.
Around 1060 Joscelin Courtenay (age 26) and Hildegarde de Chateau Landon Anjou were married. She by marriage Seigneur Courtenay. She the daughter of Geoffrey "Ferréol" Anjou 2nd Count Gâtinais and Ermengarde Blanche Ingelger Duchess Burgundy (age 42).
Joscelin Courtenay was created 1st Seigneur Courtenay.
Joscelin Courtenay and Elisabeth Montlhéry were married. She by marriage Seigneur Courtenay.
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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Raoul Fougères was appointed Seigneur Fougères.
Foucher Fréteval was appointed Seigneur Fréteval.
Simon Semur was appointed Seigneur Luzy.
Unknown Dreux was appointed Seigneur Perrefonds.
Geoffroy de Rancon Taillebourg was appointed Seigneur Taillebourg.
In 1465 Giacomo or Jacques Savoy Count Romont (age 14) was appointed Jacques Seigneur Vaud.
Hugues Vergy was appointed Seigneur Vergy.