Statutes of the Order of the Garter

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MS. Eng. misc. d. 1453

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Perhaps the copy presented to William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire, when invested with the Order of the Garter in 1689; his coat of arms is at fol. 4.

Dates

Creation: 1522-1571

Extent

23 Leaves

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc d. 1453, fols. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. misc. d. 1453

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 22216

Additional Description

Abstract

Statutes of the Order of the Garter

Biographical / Historical

William Cavendish (1641-1707), 1st Duke of Devonshire, was a politician. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

Custodial History

Coat of arms of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire, fol. 4; inscribed 'Dr. William King, D.D. 1703' on fol. 21; bookplate of Francis W. Steer, Library no. 2739, inside front cover.