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Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Master of Arts: Oxford University is in Master of Arts.
Around August 1566 Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 32) visited Oxford University. William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley (age 45) was created Master of Arts: Oxford University.
On 30th August 1605 George Chaworth 1st Viscount Chaworth (age 51) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University.
On 9th May 1618 Dean Thomas Turner (age 27) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University.
On 30th October 1633 Bishop Nicholas Monck (age 23) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Wadham College, Oxford University.
In 1638 Henry Killigrew (age 24) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1643 George Joyliffe (age 22) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University from Pembroke College, Oxford University.
On 2nd June 1643 Hugh Wyndham Baron of the Exchequer (age 41) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University by Royal Warrant.
In 1658 Robert Reading 1st Baronet (age 18) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University by Christ Church College, Oxford University.
On 21st March 1667 Bishop William Moreton (age 26) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University.
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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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In 1670 Richard Annesley 3rd Baron Altham (age 15) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 8th May 1707 John Digby (age 20) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 12th October 1711 Robert Digby (age 19) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 3rd November 1712 William Greville 7th Baron Brooke (age 17) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Wadham College, Oxford University.
On 31st January 1729 George Brudenell aka Montagu 1st Duke Montagu (age 16) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Queen's College, Oxford University.
In 1731 William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon (age 21) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 26th January 1741 Francis Scott (age 19) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1751 Richard Grosvenor 1st Earl Grosvenor (age 19) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Oriel College, Oxford University.
In 1754 Bishop Frederick Keppel (age 25) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford 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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In 1766 Bishop Reginald Courtenay (age 24) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In July 1771 Thomas Frankland 6th Baronet (age 20) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Merton College, Oxford University.
In 1781 Benjamin Hobhouse 1st Baronet (age 24) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Broadgates Hall, Oxford University.
On 30th May 1786 George Talbot Rice 3rd Baron Dynevor (age 20) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1811 Spencer Rodney 5th Baron Rodney (age 25) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at All Souls College, Oxford University.
In 1824 Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough (age 20) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1844 Edward Frederick Leveson-Gower (age 24) graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
On 18th January 1870 John Reade 6th Baronet matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University as a Gentleman Commoner. On 2nd July 1783 John Reade 6th Baronet was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University.