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Parchment roll containing an illuminated pedigree compiled by Thomas Gardiner, 1542

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MS. Eng. hist. e. 193
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Parchment roll containing an illuminated pedigree compiled by Thomas Gardiner, monk of Westminster, showing the descent of Henry VIII from Cadwallader, Hugh Capet, Alfred and William the Conqueror, 1542.

Dates

  • Creation: 1542

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. hist. e. 193, fols. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. hist. e. 193

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16562

Abstract

Parchment roll containing an illuminated pedigree compiled by Thomas Gardiner, 1542.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas Gardiner, c. 1479-1536, was a Benedictine monk and chronicler, born in London. In 1493/4, he became the monk of Westminster.

Custodial History

Pächt & Alexander iii, no. 1186. Signature of William Lambarde, 1564, at foot of roll.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, Colbeck Radford, cat. 18 (1931), 86.

Title
Parchment roll containing an illuminated pedigree compiled by Thomas Gardiner, 1542
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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