Ralph of Diss was born
in Norfolk. After studying theology he became dean of St Paul's in
about 1180. His most important book was Pictures
of History covering the period 1148 to 1200. In his book
Ralph is full of praise for Henry
II. As a friend
of Henry and Thomas Becket, Ralph tried
not to take sides in describing the conflict between the two men.
Pictures of History is also useful
because it includes
copies of important documents
that were produced at the time. Ralph
of Diss died in about 1202.
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