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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In October 1793 George Samuel Browne 8th Viscount Montagu [aged 24] was drowned whilst trying to ride the Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen with his friend Charles Sedley Burdett with whom he was travelling. Given the Rhine Falls is 150 feet wide and 75 feet high, attempting to ride the falls in a fishing boat was not one of George's best ideas. His third cousin twice removed Mark [aged 48] succeeded 9th Viscount Montagu.
On 27th September 1950 George Henry Bowyer 9th and 5th Baronet [aged 80] died. Baronet Bowyer of Radley extinct. His third cousin twice removed Bertram [aged 22] succeeded 10th Baronet Bowyer of Denham Court.
On 24th May 1975 Edward Chichester 6th Marquess Donegal [aged 71] died in Switzerland. His third cousin twice removed Dermot [aged 59] succeeded 7th Marquess Donegal, 7th Baron Fisherwick of Fisherwick in Staffordshire, 5th Baron Templemore of Templemore in Donegal. Josceline Gabrielle Legge Marchioness County Donegal [aged 57] by marriage Marchioness Donegal.
In October 1991 Garnet Wolseley 12th Baronet [aged 76] died. His third cousin twice removed James [aged 54] succeeded 13th Baronet Wolseley of Mount Wolseley in County Carlow.
On 27th September 1931 Robert Walpole 5th Earl Orford [aged 77] died. Earl Orford extinct. His half third cousin twice removed Robert [aged 18] succeeded 7th Baron Walpole of Wollerton. Monument in Church of St Andrew, Wickmere [Map] sculpted by Esmond Burton [aged 45]. The stone brought from St Paul's Island in the Pacific where HMS Magaera, in which the Earl of Orford served as a midshipman, was wrecked in 1871. Armorials include 
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Barkham Arms. Motto fari quae sentiat. Saracen's Head Crest.
Robert Walpole 5th Earl Orford: On 10th July 1854 he was born to Frederick Walpole and Laura Sophia Frances Walpole. On 7th December 1894 Horatio Walpole 4th Earl Orford died. His nephew Robert succeeded 5th Earl Orford, 6th Baron Walpole of Wollerton.
Robert Walpole 9th and 7th Baron Walpole: On 25th April 1913 he was born to Lieutenant Horatio Spencer Walpole and Dorothea Frances Montgomerie. In 1989 Robert Walpole 9th and 7th Baron Walpole died. His son Robert succeeded 8th Baron Walpole of Wollerton.
