John of Wallingford (d. 1214)

John of Wallingford (died 1214) was an English chronicler and abbot of St. Albans Abbey. Information about his life before becoming abbot is scarce. He succeeded Abbot William of Trumpington in 1205.

During his tenure as abbot, John oversaw the abbey's continued development and faced the challenges of managing a large and influential monastic community. His most significant contribution to history is his continuation of the ''Gesta Abbatum Sancti Albani'', the chronicles of St Albans Abbey. This continuation covers the period from 1125 to 1214, providing a valuable primary source for understanding English history during the reigns of Henry II, Richard I, and John. His writing is characterized by a detailed and relatively impartial account of events, making his chronicle a key historical document for the period.

While detailed biographical information about John of Wallingford himself is limited, his work as a chronicler offers glimpses into the political, social, and religious climate of 13th-century England. His chronicle sheds light on the conflicts between the English crown and the papacy, as well as internal monastic affairs and local events within Hertfordshire. The precise date of his death in 1214 is known, but the circumstances surrounding it are not recorded in detail. Further research is needed to expand upon the limited information available about his personal life and career beyond his abbacy.