Parchment roll containing an illuminated pedigree compiled by Thomas Gardiner, 1542
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].
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.
Other Finding Aids
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.
Topical
- 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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