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In 1554 James Bassett (age 28) was elected MP Devon.
In 1555 James Bassett (age 29) was elected MP Devon.
In 1558 James Bassett (age 32) was elected MP Devon.
In 1572 Arthur Bassett (age 31) was elected MP Devon.
In 1597 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 37) was elected MP Devon.
On 27th January 1607 John Acland (age 55) was elected MP Devon.
In 1628 John Bampylde (age 42) was elected MP Devon.
In 1628 Francis Drake 1st Baronet (age 39) was elected MP Devon.
In 1656 Richard Reynell of Ogwell in Devon was elected MP Devon.
In 1679 Edward Seymour 4th Baronet (age 46) was elected MP Devon.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 18th February 1679 William Courtenay 5th Earl Devon (age 50) was elected MP Devon.
In 1698 Edward Seymour 4th Baronet (age 65) was elected MP Devon.
In 1701 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 24) was elected MP Devon.
In 1702 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 25) was elected MP Devon.
In 1705 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 28) was elected MP Devon.
In 1708 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 31) was elected MP Devon.
In 1710 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Devon.
On 22nd July 1712 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 36) was elected MP Devon.
In 1713 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 36) was elected MP Devon.
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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In 1741 William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon (age 31) was elected MP Devon.
In 1832 John Crocker Bulteel (age 39) was elected MP Devon.