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 Thomond is in Earl Ireland.
In 1756 Percy Wyndham O'Brien 1st Earl Thomond (age 43) was created 1st Earl Thomond.
In 1581 Connor O'Brien 3rd Earl of Thomond (age 47) died. His son Donogh succeeded 4th Earl Thomond.
After 6th November 1585 Donogh O'Brien 4th Earl Thomond and Elizabeth Fitzgerald Countess Thomond were married. She by marriage Countess Thomond. She the daughter of Gerald "Wizard Earl" Fitzgerald 11th Earl of Kildare (age 60) and Mabel Browne Countess Kildare (age 49). They were second cousin once removed.
On 26th July 1639 Henry O'Brien 5th Earl Thomond (age 51) died. His brother Barnabas succeeded 6th Earl Thomond.
In November 1657 Barnabas O'Brien 6th Earl Thomond died. His son Henry (age 37) succeeded 7th Earl Thomond.
Before 2nd May 1691 Henry O'Brien 7th Earl Thomond (age 71) and Sarah Russell Countess Thomond (age 53) were married. She by marriage Countess Thomond. He the son of Barnabas O'Brien 6th Earl Thomond and Anne or Mary Fermor.
On 2nd May 1691 Henry O'Brien 7th Earl Thomond (age 71) died. His grandson Henry (age 2) succeeded 8th Earl Thomond.
In 1707 Henry O'Brien 8th Earl Thomond (age 18) and Elizabeth Seymour Countess Thomond (age 22) were married. She by marriage Countess Thomond. She the daughter of Charles Seymour 6th Duke of Somerset (age 44) and Elizabeth Percy Duchess Somerset (age 39). He the son of Henry Horatio O'Brien and Henrietta Somerset Countess Suffolk (age 38). They were half fifth cousins.
Henry O'Brien 5th Earl Thomond and Mary Brereton Countess Thomond were married. She by marriage Countess Thomond. He the son of Donogh O'Brien 4th Earl Thomond and Elizabeth Fitzgerald Countess Thomond.
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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Henry O'Brien 5th Earl Thomond succeeded 5th Earl Thomond.