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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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Around 978 Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia was born to [her father] García Fernández of Castile (age 40).
In 994 [her son] Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon was born to Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon (age 41) and Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia (age 16). He married (1) 1013 Elvira González Queen Consort Leon and had issue (2) 2nd December 1022 his half first cousin Urraca Jiménez Queen Consort Leon, daughter of García Sánchez "Tremulous" II King Pamplona and Jimena Fernández Bermúdez Queen Consort Pamplona, and had issue.
In 995 [her father] García Fernández of Castile (age 57) died.
In 1013 [her son] Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 19) and [her daughter-in-law] Elvira González Queen Consort Leon (age 17) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon. He the son of Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia (age 35).
In 1017 Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia (age 39) died.
Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon, Queen Galicia. The difference in their ages was 25 years. He the son of King Ordoño III of Leon and Urraca González Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Pamplona.
[her daughter] Theresa Astur Leonese was born to Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia.
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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[her daughter] Sancha Astur Leonese was born to Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia.