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The coronation of Elizabeth Woodville - a contemporary account probably written by or for William Ballard, March King of Arms

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MS. Smith Newsb. d. 19

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The coronation of Elizabeth Woodville, 26 May 1465. A contemporary account probably written by or for William Ballard, March King of Arms, and similar to that in Ballard’s book (College of Arms MS. M. 3). Printed from this MS. as The coronation of Elizabeth Wydeville, by George Smith, 1935.

Dates

  • Creation: 26 May 1465

Extent

14 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Smith Newsb. d. 19, fols. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Smith Newsb. d. 19

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 21726

Abstract

The coronation of Elizabeth Woodville - a contemporary account probably written by or for William Ballard, March King of Arms.

Biographical / Historical

Elizabeth [née Elizabeth Woodville] (c.1437-1492) was the queen of England and the consort of Edward IV. For more details see the Dictionary of National Biography..

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by George Smith, 1954.

Physical Facet

Bookplate of Mostyn of Flint. ‘'MS. N° 226' in the catalogue of Mostyn Hall, see H.M.C. 4th Rep. app., p. 359.

Title
The coronation of Elizabeth Woodville - a contemporary account probably written by or for William Ballard, March King of Arms
Status
Published
Author
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Date
EAD version 2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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