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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Uncles and Aunts is in Married Relationships.
Before 1375 Baldwin Montfort (age 19) and Margaret Clinton (age 24) were married. They were aunt and nephew. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
In 1496 Ferdinand II King Naples (age 26) and Joanna Trastámara Queen Consort Naples (age 16) were married. She the daughter of Ferdinand I King Naples and Joanna of Aragon Queen Consort Naples (age 42). He the son of Alfonso II King Naples and Ippolita Maria Sforza. They were aunt and nephew.
In or after 1425 James "Gross" Douglas 7th Earl Douglas 1st Earl Avondale (age 54) and Beatrix Sinclair Countess Douglas and Avondale (age 27) were married. She by marriage Countess Douglas, Countess Avondale. The difference in their ages was 27 years. She the daughter of Henry Sinclair 2nd Earl Orkney and Egidia "Fair Maid of Nithsdale" Douglas Countess Orkney (age 45). He the son of Archibald "Grim" Douglas 3rd Earl Douglas and Joanna Strathearn Countess Douglas. They were great uncle and niece.
In or before 1498 Maurice Fitzgerald 9th Earl Desmond and Ellen Roche Countess Desmond (age 32) were married. He the son of Thomas Fitzgerald 7th Earl Desmond and Ellice Barry Countess Desmond. They were great uncle and niece. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England.
On 19th October 1505 Ferdinand II King Aragon (age 53) and Germaine Foix Queen Consort Aragon (age 17) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Aragon. The difference in their ages was 35 years. She the daughter of Jean Foix Count Étampes and Marie Valois Viscountess Narbonne. He the son of John II King Aragon and Juana Enríquez Queen Consort Aragon. They were great uncle and niece.
Before 1531 James Fitzgerald 13th Earl Desmond and Joan Roche were married. The date speculative. He the son of John Fitzgerald 12th Earl Desmond and Móre O'Brien. They were great uncle and niece.
Before 1532 James Fitzgerald 13th Earl Desmond and Joan Roche marriage annulled. The date speculative. as is the reason; probably consangunity given that she was his great niece. In addition to repusiating his wife he also bastardised their son Thomas Ruadh FitzGerald of Conna whose grandson would claim the Earldom.
On 17th July 1701 Sewster Peyton 2nd Baronet and Anne Dashwood Lady Peyton were married. She by marriage Lady Peyton of Doddington. They were great uncle and niece.
On 23rd November 1858 Ashton Mosley (age 66) and Jane Charlotte Every (age 26) were married. The difference in their ages was 39 years. They were great uncle and niece.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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1876 Solomon David Sassoon (age 35) and Flora Gubbay aka Sassoon (age 16) were married. They were great uncle and niece.