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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On 3rd October 1843 Luke Fildes was born.
1895. Luke Fildes [aged 51]. Portrait of Mary Venetia Cavendish-Bentinck [aged 33].
1896. Luke Fildes [aged 52]. Portrait of Elizabeth Ellen Hulme Lady Lever [aged 45].
1897. Luke Fildes [aged 53]. Portrait of William Lever 1st Viscount Leverhulme [aged 45].
1901. Luke Fildes [aged 57]. Coronation Portrait of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom [aged 59].
1901. Luke Fildes [aged 57]. Coronation Portrait of Alexandra of Denmark Queen Consort England [aged 56].
1911. Luke Fildes [aged 67]. Self-Portrait.
1911. Luke Fildes [aged 67]. Drawing of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom on his deathbed.
1911. Luke Fildes [aged 67]. Coronation Portrait of King George V of the United Kingdom [aged 45].
1912. Luke Fildes [aged 68]. Portrait of Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley 1st Baron Stuart [aged 60].
In 1915 Frederick Luke Val Fildes and Muriel John were married. She the daughter of William Goscombe John [aged 54] and Marthe Weiss. He the son of Luke Fildes [aged 71].
On 28th February 1927 Luke Fildes [aged 83] died.
[his son] Frederick Luke Val Fildes was born to Luke Fildes. His godfather was Valentine Cameron Prinsep. He married 1915 Muriel John, daughter of William Goscombe John and Marthe Weiss.