William Rishanger facts for kids
William Rishanger was an English monk and historian who lived a long time ago. He was born around 1250. People sometimes called him "Chronigraphus," which means "writer of chronicles." He was a Benedictine monk at St. Albans Abbey, a very important monastery in England.
William Rishanger was known for writing down the history of his time. He helped us understand what happened in England during the late 1200s and early 1300s.
What Did William Rishanger Write?
William Rishanger wrote several important historical books. These books are called "chronicles" because they record events in the order they happened.
Continuing a Famous History Book
One of his main works was a continuation of a famous history book called the Chronicle, originally written by Matthew Paris. Rishanger picked up where Paris left off, covering the years from 1259 to 1307. This part of the chronicle tells us about events that happened during Rishanger's own life. It's considered a lively and reliable account of those times.
Histories of Kings and Wars
Rishanger also wrote a specific history about the time when Edward I of England was king. King Edward I was a very powerful ruler.
Another important work by Rishanger was about the Second Barons' War. This was a big conflict in England where some powerful nobles, called barons, fought against the king. Rishanger's writings help us understand this important period in English history.
He might also have continued another book called Gesta Abbatum Monasterii Sancti Albani, which was a history of the abbots (leaders) of St. Albans Abbey.
