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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Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley is in Baron.
In 1603 Thomas Gerard 1st Baron Gerard (age 39) was created 1st Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
On 7th October 1617 Thomas Gerard 1st Baron Gerard (age 53) died at Ashley, Staffordshire. His son Gilbert succeeded 2nd Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
On 11th May 1623 Gilbert Gerard 2nd Baron Gerard died. His son Dutton (age 10) succeeded 3rd Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
After 18th May 1625 Dutton Gerard 3rd Baron Gerard (age 12) and Mary Fane Baroness Gerard (age 19) were married. She by marriage Baroness Gerard of Gerard's Bromley. She the daughter of Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland (age 45) and Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland (age 43).
On 21st August 1636 Dutton Gerard 3rd Baron Gerard (age 23) and Elisabeth O'Brien Baroness Gerard were married. She by marriage Baroness Gerard of Gerard's Bromley. She the daughter of Henry O'Brien 5th Earl Thomond (age 48) and Mary Brereton Countess Thomond (age 56).
On 24th April 1640 Dutton Gerard 3rd Baron Gerard (age 27) died. His son Charles (age 6) succeeded 4th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
Around 28th November 1660 Charles Gerard 4th Baron Gerard (age 26) and Jane Digby Baroness Gerard (age 23) were married. She by marriage Baroness Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
On 28th December 1667 Charles Gerard 4th Baron Gerard (age 33) died. His son Digby (age 5) succeeded 5th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
After 3rd September 1678 Digby Gerard 5th Baron Gerard (age 16) and Elizabeth Gerard Baroness Gerard (age 19) were married. She by marriage Baroness Gerard of Gerard's Bromley. She the daughter of Charles Gerard 1st Earl Macclesfield (age 60) and Jeanne de Civelle Countess Macclesfield. They were third cousin once removed.
On 8th November 1684 Digby Gerard 5th Baron Gerard (age 22) died. His second cousin once removed Charles (age 25) succeeded 6th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
On 21st April 1707 Charles Gerard 6th Baron Gerard (age 48) died. His brother Philip (age 41) succeeded 7th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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In 1733 Charles Gerard 6th Baron Gerard without issue. Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley extinct.