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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Robert Hunter is in Painters.
Around 1720 Robert Hunter was born.
Around 1771. Robert Hunter (age 51). Portrait of Armar Lowry-Corry 1st Earl Belmore (age 30).
Around 1771. Robert Hunter (age 51). Portrait of Margaret Butler (age 22).
Margaret Butler: On 23rd January 1748 she was born to Somerset Butler 1st Earl Carrick and Juliana Boyle. On 3rd October 1771 Armar Lowry-Corry 1st Earl Belmore and she were married. She by marriage Countess Belmore in the County of Fermanagh. In April 1775 she died.
Before 1780. Robert Hunter (age 59). Portrait of Hercules Rowley 2nd Viscount Langford (age 42).
Hercules Rowley 2nd Viscount Langford: On 29th October 1737 he was born to Hercules Langford Rowley Viscount Langford and Elizabeth Rowley 1st Viscountess Langford. In 1791 Elizabeth Rowley 1st Viscountess Langford died. Her son Hercules succeeded 2nd Viscount Langford of Longford Lodge. On 24th March 1796 he died unmarried. Viscount Langford of Longford Lodge extinct. Clotworthy Taylour aka Rowley 1st Baron Langford succeeded to the Rowley estates at which time he changed his surname from Taylour to Rowley.
Around 1780 Robert Hunter (age 60) died.