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Around 1536 Gregory Cromwell 1st Baron Cromwell Oakham (age 16) educated at Cambridge University.
In August 1564 Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 30) visited Cambridge University accompanied by William Howard 1st Baron Howard (age 54) and William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley (age 43). William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
John Astley (age 57) was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
On 10th August 1564 Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland (age 15) was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
In 1607 Henry Carey 1st Earl Dover (age 27) educated at Cambridge University.
In 1640 Bishop John Cosins (age 45) was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University of Cambridge University.
In 1648 Alexander Burnett was awarded Doctor of Medicine at Cambridge University.
In 1652 John Temple (age 19) was awarded Master of Arts: Cambridge University at Cambridge University.
William Howard educated at Cambridge University.
Around 1564 William Drury (age 13) educated at Caius College, Cambridge University.
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Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Around 1573 Thomas Hinson (age 22) was tutor to William Bourchier 3rd Earl Bath (age 15) at Caius College, Cambridge University.
In 1590 Thomas Fairfax 1st Viscount Fairfax (age 16) entered Caius College, Cambridge University.
On 23rd March 1610 Francis Prujean (age 17) entered Caius College, Cambridge University as a sizar.
On 30th April 1629 William Gawdy 1st Baronet (age 16) was admitted to Caius College, Cambridge University. He was awarded BA in 1632.
John Evelyn's Diary. 31st August 1654. Thence to Caius, and afterward to King's College [Map], where I found the chapel [Map] altogether answered expectation, especially the roof, all of stone, which for the flatness of its laying and carving may, I conceive, vie with any in Christendom. The contignation of the roof (which I went upon), weight, and artificial joining of the stones is admirable. The lights are also very fair. In one aisle lies the famous Dr. Collins, so celebrated for his fluency in the Latin tongue. From this roof we could descry Ely [Map], and the encampment of Sturbridge fair now beginning to set up their tents and booths; also Royston [Map], Newmarket, Suffolk, etc., houses belonging to the King. The library is too narrow.
On 9th May 1694 Harbord Cropley aka Harbord (age 19) was educated at Caius College, Cambridge University.
In 1699 Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet (age 16) admitted at Caius College, Cambridge University.
On 4th February 1713 William Morden aka Harbord 1st Baronet (age 17) was educated at Caius College, Cambridge University.
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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
Describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience.
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In 1454 Thomas Boleyn (age 54) was appointed Master of Gonville College, Cambridge University which position he held until 1472.
Around 1484 Nicholas Hare was born to John Hare of Homersfield in Suffolk. He was educated at Gonville College, Cambridge University and admitted to the Inner Temple in 1515. He married 1528 Katherine Bassingbourne.
In May 1500 Thomas Wendy was born to John Wendy of Clare in Suffolk. He was educated at Gonville College, Cambridge University receiving a BA in 1519, MA in 1522 and MD in 1527. He married 13th June 1552 Margaret Porter.
Around 1541 William Drury (age 13) educated at Gonville College, Cambridge University.
Before 1559 Thomas Wendy (age 58) was elected President of Gonville College, Cambridge University.
On 27th May 1559 Thomas Paget 3rd Baron Paget Beaudasert (age 15) was educated at Gonville College, Cambridge University.
In 1667 Titus Oates (age 17) entered Gonville College, Cambridge University.
On 13th November 1550 Paulus Fagius (age 46) died. He was buried at St Michael's Church, Cambridge.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 26th January 1557. [The xxvj day of January went to Cambridge, Watson (age 42) bishop elect of Lincoln, Scot bishop of Chester, and Christopherson bishop elect of Chichester,] comyssyoners to the [lord cardinal, to the] chyrche of sant Mares [Map], and thay toke up on Martin [Bucer] that was bered ther, and Paulus Phagius [was] taken up at Sant Myghelle cherche that was [buried there,] and after brentt [burned] boyth.
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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
Describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience.
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In 1600 George Goring 1st Earl Norwich (age 14) matriculated Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University.
Around 1612 Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Manchester (age 10) educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University.
In 1640 Edward Dering 2nd Baronet (age 14) was admitted as as a fellow-commoner to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University.
John Evelyn's Diary. 31st August 1654. Peter-House [Map], formerly under the government of my worthy friend, Dr. Joseph Cosin (age 59) [Note. Joseph appears to be a mistake for John?], Dean of Peterborough; a pretty neat college, having a delicate chapel. Next to Sidney, a fine college.
Around 1677 William Brownlow 4th Baronet (age 11) educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University.
In 1569 John Ballard was educated at St Catharine's College, Cambridge University.
John Evelyn's Diary. 31st August 1654. Catherine-Hall, though a mean structure, is yet famous for the learned Bishop Andrews, once Master. Emanuel College, that zealous house, where to the hall they have a parlor for the Fellows. The chapel is reformed, ab origine, built north and south, and meanly erected, as is the library.
On 23rd May 1685 Robert Kemp 3rd Baronet (age 17) was admitted to St Catharine's College, Cambridge University.
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William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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Around 1686 Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 13) educated at St Catharine's College, Cambridge University.
On or before 21st December 1691 Dean John Addenbroke was born to Reverend John Addenbrooke (age 39). He was educated at St Catharine's College, Cambridge University. He married 1735 Dorothea Wedgwood.
In 1708 Francis Whichcote 3rd Baronet (age 16) was admitted to St Catharine's College, Cambridge University.
From 1960 to 1963 Martin Henig (age 17) was educated at St Catharine's College, Cambridge University where he was awarded BA and MA.