Fortescue, John, Sir, Chief Justice of the King's Bench

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creatorOf MISCELLANEOUS DIPLOMATIC AND POLITICAL PAPERS, etc., chiefly concerning the right and title of the Kings of England; 1338-late 16th cent. Partly Latin. Copies, 17th cent. 1. f. 6. Pencil drawing for a church monument; 17th? cent. 2. ff. 8-10. Another..., 17th century British Library
creatorOf PRECEDENT BOOK, etc.; 15th cent. Some Latin. Contains copies of royal letters, extracts from chronicles and state papers, etc., 1326 -temp. Edward IV, the latest dated item being art. 26, 1482. Also included are some later historical notes (artt. 1,..., 1369-1499 British Library
creatorOf COLLECTION OF TRACTS, ETC.; 15th cent.-1623, n.d. Latin and English. Some copies and drafts. 1. ff. 4-11b. Treatise by Sir John Fortescue against the title of Edward IV to the throne of England; [1461-1463?] Latin. Copy. Probably written while Fortes..., 1400-1627 British Library
referencedIn LEGAL TREATISES by Sir John Fortescue (b. 1385-1395; d. circ. 1479), Chief Justice of the King's Bench 1442-1461; early 16th cent. Latin.(1) 'De natura legis nature', part i only, including the preface beg. 'Libellus iste dividitur in duas partes', b... British Library
creatorOf MISCELLANEOUS HISTORICAL MATERIALS; 12th-16th centt. Latin and English. Copies and extracts, late 16th cent. (unless otherwise described). 17th-cent. contents list, f. iv. 1. ff. 1-4. Extracts from Roger of Hoveden's chronicle relative to the descent..., 16th century British Library
referencedIn YY. 1-74. Civilians, circ. 1500-1599.Cecilia Legge: Sepulchral brass at Gt. Fransham: circ. 1500.includes:1 Great Coxwell, Berkshire: Sepulchral brass of W. Morys and wife: circ. 1500. 1 William Morys: Sepulchral brass of film and wife at Gt. Coxwel..., approximately 1500-1599 British Library
referencedIn PAPERS relating to the Exchequer, 1570-1796. Among them are:-1. Warrant for payment of Phillipp Conaway, Queen's messenger, for travelling-expenses, signed by [William Paulet, Marquess of] Winchester ; 7 June 1570. f. 2. 2. Receipt to Edward Akerst,..., 1570-1796 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS historical and other letters and papers; 1494-1696:-1. Bond from John, Baron Dynham, Treasurer of England, to Thomas Stokes, for repayment of a loan of ten marks; 26 Feb., 9 Hen. VII. [1494]. Signed; with seal. f. 1. 2. Bond from Chris..., 1494-1696 British Library
creatorOf MISCELLANEOUS TRACTS AND PAPERS, mostly relating to trade, coinage, etc.; 16th cent. Copies. Some titles by Beale. Contents list, ff. iv-vb. 1. ff. 1-18. 'The declaracion made by John Fortescu Knighte uppon certaine writinges sent out of Scotlande ag..., 1471-1599 British Library
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