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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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Maternal Family Tree: Beatrix de Ramerupt Montdidier Countess Mortain and Perche 1129
Marguerite Aigle was born to [her father] Gilbert Aigle Lord Aigle and [her mother] Juliette du Perche Chateaudun.
Before 1130 García "Restorer" IV King Navarre (age 17) and Marguerite Aigle were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Navarre.
After 1132 [her mother] Juliette du Perche Chateaudun died.
On 21st April 1132 [her son] Sancho "Wise" King Navarre was born to [her husband] García "Restorer" IV King Navarre (age 20) and Marguerite Aigle . He married 20th July 1153 his fourth cousin Sancha Ivrea, daughter of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon and Berenguela Barcelona Queen Consort Castile and Leon, and had issue.
After 1133 [her daughter] Blanche Ramirez Queen Consort Castile was born to [her husband] García "Restorer" IV King Navarre (age 21) and Marguerite Aigle . She married 1151 her fourth cousin Sancho III King Castile, son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon and Berenguela Barcelona Queen Consort Castile and Leon, and had issue.
Around 1135 [her daughter] Margaret Navarre Queen Consort Sicily was born to [her husband] García "Restorer" IV King Navarre (age 23) and Marguerite Aigle . She married her third cousin once removed William "Wicked" I King Sicily, son of Roger II King Sicily and Elvira Alfónsez Jiménez Queen Consort Sicily, and had issue.
In 1141 Marguerite Aigle died.
On 24th June 1144 [her former husband] García "Restorer" IV King Navarre (age 32) and Urraca La Asturiana Queen Consort Navarre were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Navarre.
On 21st November 1150 [her former husband] García "Restorer" IV King Navarre (age 38) died. His son [her son] Sancho (age 18) succeeded King Navarre.
GrandFather: Engenulphe Aigle
Father: Gilbert Aigle Lord Aigle
GrandMother: Richvaride Unknown
Marguerite Aigle Queen Consort Navarre
Great x 3 Grandfather: Geoffrey II Châteaudun Vicomte de Châteaudun
Great x 2 Grandfather: Geoffrey Chateaudun I Count Perche
Great x 3 Grandmother: Melisende Viscountess Châteaudun
Great x 1 Grandfather: Rotrou Chateaudun II Count Perche
Great x 2 Grandmother: Helvise Corbon Viscountess Châteaudun
GrandFather: Geoffrey Chateaudun II Count Mortain III Count Perche
Great x 2 Grandfather: Guérin de Domfront
Great x 1 Grandmother: Adeliza de Bellême Countess Perche
Mother: Juliette du Perche Chateaudun
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hilduin III Count Montdidier
Great x 1 Grandfather: Hilduin Montdidier IV Count Montdidier
GrandMother: Beatrix de Ramerupt Montdidier Countess Mortain and Perche