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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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Codnor, Derbyshire, Amber Valley, North-Central England, British Isles [Map]

Codnor, Derbyshire is in Amber Valley, Derbyshire.

See: Codnor Castle Codnor [Map].

In 1154 Mabilia Grey was born to Anchitel Grey [aged 24] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].

Around 1204 William Grey was born to Henry Grey [aged 43] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].

Around 1255 Henry Grey 1st Baron Grey of Codnor was born to John Grey [aged 30] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. He married before 1282 Eleanor Courtenay Baroness Grey Codnor, daughter of Hugh Courtenay 3rd Baron Okehampton and Eleanor Despencer Baroness Okehampton, and had issue.

In 1285 Lucy Grey Baroness Dudley was born to Henry Grey 1st Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 30] and Eleanor Courtenay Baroness Grey Codnor at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. She married in or before 1318 John Somery 4th Baron Dudley, son of Roger Somery 3rd Baron Dudley and Agnes Unknown Baroness Dudley, and had issue.

Around 1302 Joan Grey was born to Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 20] and Joan Fitzpayn Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 15] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. She married 1. her fourth cousin once removed William Harcourt and had issue 2. after 6th June 1349 her third cousin Ralph Ferrers, son of Henry Ferrers 2nd Baron Ferrers of Groby and Isabel Verdun Baroness Ferrers Groby.

Around 1305 John Grey 3rd Baron Grey of Codnor was born to Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 23] and Joan Fitzpayn Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 18] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. He married in or before 1331 Alice Lisle Baroness Grey Codnor and had issue.

Around 1306 Henry Grey was born to Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 24] and Joan Fitzpayn Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 19] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].

Around 1310 Gilbert Grey was born to Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 28] and Joan Fitzpayn Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 23] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].

On 10th March 1335 Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 53] died at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. His son John [aged 30] succeeded 3rd Baron Grey of Codnor.

In 1344 Alice Lisle Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 35] died at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].

On 14th December 1392 Henry Grey [aged 61] died at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].

Codnor Castle Codnor, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, North-Central England, British Isles [Map]

See Castles in Derbyshire.

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Westminster Chronicle of King Richard II, 1381-1394

The Westminster Chronicle is one of the most vivid and important narrative sources for the reign of Richard II. Written by an anonymous chronicler closely connected with Westminster Abbey, it covers the years 1381 to 1394, from the Peasants’ Revolt to the political tensions, court ceremonies, diplomatic negotiations, royal progresses, and public crises of Richard’s later reign. Rich in detail the chronicle records major events such as the conflicts between the King and Lords Appellant, King and the City of London, negotiations with France and Scotland, the death and funeral of Queen Anne of Bohemia, the illness of Charles VI of France, and the changing fortunes of leading nobles including John of Gaunt, Thomas of Gloucester, Robert de Vere, and the Earl of Arundel. The Chronicle offers readers a remarkable window into late fourteenth-century England, combining political observation, courtly spectacle, urban drama, ecclesiastical affairs, and moral judgement. It is an essential source for anyone interested in medieval monarchy, London, Westminster, and the troubled reign of Richard II.

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In 1481 David Zouche was born to John Zouche [aged 51] and Elizabeth St John [aged 33] at Codnor Castle Codnor [Map]. He married 1519 Margaret Bourchier 1st Baroness Bryan, daughter of Humphrey Bourchier and Elizabeth Tilney Countess of Surrey.