Genealogy of the Kings of England to Henry VI — 15th century, middle; English
MS. Marshall 135 (R)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Genealogy of the Kings of England to Henry VI — 15th century, middle; English
Shelfmark
MS. Marshall 135 (R)
Associated place
England
Place of origin
English
Date
15th century, middle
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
roll
Support
parchment
Decoration
Diagrams.
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Title
A genealogical roll of the kings of England
Shelfmark
MS. Marshall 135 (R)
Summary
A genealogical roll of the kings of England, tracing their descent back to Noah and extending to Henry vi, with later additions to Edward iv, with a narrative genealogy to left and right of the table, beg. (imperfect) 'Ab hiis tribus filiis'.
Endorsed is an apparently autograph note (beg. '[T]amquam vetustati') stating that the compiler worked 'ad instanciam strenuissimi domini mei domini Henrici [Percy] comitis secundi Northumbrie', and that he has called his work 'Carbunculus'.
Date
Written in the mid-15th century in England
Language
Latin
Physical facet
On parchment, in cloth-covered cardboard box, 12 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in., with illuminated initials, etc.
Physical extent
1 Roll
Custodial history
Manuscript (135).
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Collection contents
A genealogical roll of the kings of England
