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In 1554 James Bassett [aged 28] was elected MP Devon.
In 1555 James Bassett [aged 29] was elected MP Devon.
In 1558 James Bassett [aged 32] was elected MP Devon.
In 1572 Arthur Bassett [aged 31] was elected MP Devon.
In 1597 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton [aged 37] was elected MP Devon.
On 27th January 1607 John Acland [aged 55] was elected MP Devon.
In 1628 John Bampylde [aged 42] was elected MP Devon.
In 1628 Francis Drake 1st Baronet [aged 39] was elected MP Devon.
In 1656 Richard Reynell of Ogwell in Devon was elected MP Devon.
In 1679 Edward Seymour 4th Baronet [aged 46] was elected MP Devon.
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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On 18th February 1679 William Courtenay 5th Earl Devon [aged 50] was elected MP Devon.
In 1698 Edward Seymour 4th Baronet [aged 65] was elected MP Devon.
In 1701 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon [aged 24] was elected MP Devon.
In 1702 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon [aged 25] was elected MP Devon.
In 1705 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon [aged 28] was elected MP Devon.
In 1708 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon [aged 31] was elected MP Devon.
In 1710 William Pole 4th Baronet [aged 32] was elected MP Devon.
On 22nd July 1712 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon [aged 36] was elected MP Devon.
In 1713 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon [aged 36] was elected MP Devon.
In 1741 William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon [aged 31] 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 1832 John Crocker Bulteel [aged 39] was elected MP Devon.