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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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Earl Sefton is in Earl Ireland.
On 30th November 1771 Charles Molyneux 1st Earl Sefton (age 23) was created 1st Earl Sefton for his having conformed to the Church of England. Isabella Stanhope Countess Sefton (age 23) by marriage Countess Sefton.
On 31st January 1795 Charles Molyneux 1st Earl Sefton (age 46) died. His son William (age 22) succeeded 2nd Earl Sefton, 9th Viscount Molyneux, 10th Baronet Molyneux of Sefton. Maria Margaret Craven Countess Sefton by marriage Countess Sefton.
On 20th November 1838 William "Lord Dashalong" Molyneux 2nd Earl Sefton (age 66) died. His son Charles (age 42) succeeded 3rd Earl Sefton, 10th Viscount Molyneux, 11th Baronet Molyneux of Sefton.
On 2nd August 1855 Charles William Molyneux 3rd Earl Sefton (age 59) died. His son William (age 19) succeeded 4th Earl Sefton, 11th Viscount Molyneux, 12th Baronet Molyneux of Sefton. Cecil Emily Jolliffe (age 17) by marriage Countess Sefton.
On 27th June 1897 William Molyneux 4th Earl Sefton (age 61) died. His son Charles succeeded 5th Earl Sefton, 12th Viscount Molyneux, 13th Baronet Molyneux of Sefton.
In 1901 Charles William Hylton Molyneux 5th Earl Sefton died. In 1901 His brother Osbert (age 29) succeeded 6th Earl Sefton, 13th Viscount Molyneux, 14th Baronet Molyneux of Sefton. Helena Mary Bridgeman Countess Sefton (age 25) by marriage Countess Sefton.
On 16th June 1930 Osbert Molyneux 6th Earl Sefton (age 59) died. His son Hugh (age 31) succeeded 7th Earl Sefton, 14th Viscount Molyneux, 15th Baronet Molyneux of Sefton.
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 1941 Hugh Molyneux 7th Earl of Sefton (age 42) and Josephine Gwynne Armstrong Countess Sefton (age 38). Whilst he was a good friend of the Duke of Windsor (age 46), his wife was a good friend of the Duke's wife Wallis Warfield aka Simpson Duchess of Windsor (age 44). Josephine Gwynne Armstrong Countess Sefton by marriage Countess Sefton.
On 13th April 1972 Hugh Molyneux 7th Earl of Sefton (age 73) died without issue. Earl Sefton, Viscount Molyneux, Baronet Molyneux of Sefton extinct.