Hunsdon, Henry Carey, Baron, 1526-1596

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Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon (4 March 1526 – 23 July 1596), was an English nobleman and courtier. He was the second child of William Carey and Mary Boleyn and a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. Carey served twice as Member of Parliament; in 1559 he was created Baron by his first cousin Elizabeth I of England. Elizabeth appointed Carey Captain of the Gentlemen Pensioners in 1564, a position making him effectively her personal bodyguard for four years.
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referencedIn ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH LETTERS, chiefly of the Nobility, addressed (with few exceptions) to Sir Julius Cæsar, between the years 1579 and 1619. Vol. I.Sir Julius Caesar, judge: Original Letters, chiefly of the Nobility, to: 1579-1619.Sir Henry Brouncker, ..., 1579-1619 British Library
referencedIn VOL. I. T[homas Howard, 3rd Duke of ] Norfolk; 27 Aug. , f. 20; T[homas Wolsey], Cardinal Archbishop of York; 10 Aug. , f. 22; Henry VIII. of England; 10 Sept. [1527]-8 Aug. 1542, ff. 24 b, 26 b, 30 b, 32 b, 45 b, 47 b, 49 b, 53 b; David [Beaton, Abb..., 16th century-17th century British Library
referencedIn Sloane 1523Paper, in 8vo, ff. 42, XVII century; bound with no. 3111.1. A short treatise on Fruit Trees (imperfect). ff.1-12.2. A few extracts from some work on planting trees, (imperfect). ff.13-24.3. Maxims, sayings, and short accounts of several em... British Library
referencedIn "SONGS of sundry natures . . . . lately made and composed into Musick of 3, 4, 5, and 6 parts . . . . by William Bird, one of the Gentlemen of the Queens Majesties honourable Chappell;" 1589. Dedicated to Henry Cary, Baron Hunsdon, K.G. Copied in sco..., 18th century British Library
creatorOf Hunsdon, Henry Carey, Baron, 1526-1596. Document signed, 1588 July. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Nüske (J.A.). The Nüske-Aniad; 19th century. ‘A collection of vocal melodies, consisting of celebrated airs by the leading foreign and English musicians; the works of each supplying one song: adapted to the guitar, with, relat..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn Sunde, Karen. Die dunkle frau : typescript, 1982. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Vol. I.Rayleigh, Essex: Court-book of the honour: 1553-1606.County of Kent: Court-books of the Honour of Rayleigh partly in: 1553-1606.: Lat.County of Surrey: Court-book of the honour of Rayleigh partly in: 1553-1606.: Lat.Bindings ENGLISH: Wooden bo... British Library
creatorOf England and Wales. Lord Chamberlain's Office. Certificate signed by Lord Hunsdon, Lord Chamberlain, and Gregory Lovell, cofferer of the Household, commissioners for payment of the subsidy, to the Treasurer of the Exchequer [manuscript], 1595 November 20. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf England and Wales. Privy Council. Document : Greenwich, to Sir William Cecil, Baron Burghley, Lord Treasurer, 1583 Jul. 22. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn RENTAL of the honour of Rayleigh, co. Essex, belonging to Henry Carey, Lord Hunsdon, taken by John Cooke, steward; 14 July, 21 Eliz. [1579]. Preceded by an index, the dates of the accession and death of the Kings of England, the names of bailiffs, et... British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL letters addressed to Robert Beale, Ambassador in Holland and Member of the Council of State of the United Provinces, and to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester., Governor and Captain-General of the United Provinces, with other papers relating, ..., 1575-1587 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS ROYAL DOCUMENTS, VIZ:-(1) Letters of Protection granted by James III of Scotland to Sir Alexander Napier of Merchiston for his mission to the Court of Burgundy; 1 May 1473. Latin. Seal en placard (fragment). This document, while still ..., 1473-1683 British Library
referencedIn Sir Francis Walsingham: Additional clause to the treaty between England and the Netherlands, signed by: 1585.Netherlands, United Provinces: Additional article to the treaty with England: 1585.Sir Francis Knollys, KG: Addition to the Treaty with the N... British Library
referencedIn EDMONDES PAPERS. Vol. I. (ff. 305). 18 June, 1592-16 May, 1596. In addition to the letters described below, the volume contains numerous drafts of Edmondes's despatches to Lord Burghley, the first dated 18 June, 1592, and the last 31 Dec. 1595, durin... British Library
creatorOf England and Wales. Privy Council. Fragment of a document, 1591 Apr. 11. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn PRECEDENT-BOOK, containing copies of letters of the Privy Council, with a few other State Papers. A collection similar to Stowe MS. 160 and Add. MS. 32323, which include some of the same letters; cf. also Harley MS. 4943. Late 16th cent. (the dates o... British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH LETTERS, chiefly of the Nobility, addressed (with few exceptions) to Sir Julius Cæsar, between the years 1579 and 1619. Vol. II.Edward Cecil, Viscount Wimbledon: Letter to Sir J. Caesar: 1611.Sir Julius Caesar, judge: Original Lett..., 1579-1619 British Library
referencedIn A COLLECTION of song and dance tunes, mostly treble part only, originally made by 'William Pitt June ye 12th. 1722' (cf. the index of tunes at ff. 1-2), with somewhat later additions at ff. 14b-35 passim, including a suite for two flutes, and, revers..., 1722 British Library
referencedIn Naunton, Robert, Sir, 1563-1635. Fragmenta regalia, or observations of the late Q[ueen] Elizabeth her times and favourites, [ca. 1640]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn LETTER-BOOK Of Sir Henry Unton as Ambassador to France, comprising copies of his instructions and his correspondence with Queen Elizabeth, Burghley, Essex, Hatton, Sir Robert Cecil, the Lords of the Council, etc., together with copies of the various ..., 1591-1598 British Library
referencedIn Vol. II.County of Kent: Court-books of the Honour of Rayleigh partly in: 1553-1606.: Lat.Bedfordshire: Court-books of the Honour of Rayleigh partly in: 1553-1606.: Lat.Bindings ENGLISH: Leather, stamped with Tudor arms and devices: late 16th cent.Hun... British Library
referencedIn "GLEANINGS from Rare Books:" Vol. I. xixth cent.Bibliography: Gleanings from rare books, by D. Turner: 19th cent.includes:f. 5 Dungeness, Kent: Drawing of the lighthouse at: 1692. f. 75 Geoffrey Chaucer: Verses on, entitled " The Description of Sir ..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn Hastings family. Hastings family papers : Correspondence, 1477-1892, (bulk 1560-1892). Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn LETTERS and papers, 1430-1716, viz.:-1. Two leaves from the letter-book of Thomas Langley, Bisliop of Durham, containing copies of letters to the Countess of Westmoreland, [James I.] King of Scotland (from the English commissioners), the Earl of Sal..., 1430-1716 British Library
creatorOf DANCES FOR THE VIOLIN OR FLUTE: with instructions for the flute; 1732-42. Bound after the printed volume The Compleat Tutor to the Violin, the Fifth book (Ino. Young, 1727). Ink, in various different hands. Inscribed ‘Robert Needham 1732’ (f. v). Pur..., 1732-1742 British Library
referencedIn Golden Family Collection, 1795-1996 Working Men's Institute of New Harmony, Indiana
referencedIn COLLECTION of historical and other letters, Privy Council orders, etc., including correspondence of Sir Humphrey Ferrers, of Tamworth, Knt., with his brother Thomas, Esquire of the Body, etc., to James I., and other members of Sir Humphrey's family; ... British Library
creatorOf England and Wales. Lord Chamberlain's Office. Note of expenses allowed signed by Lord Hunsdon, Lord Chamberlain of the Household, to Richard Brakenbury, gentleman usher to the Queen [manuscript], 1588 August. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn PAPERS CONCERNING TRADE, etc., particularly relations between the Merchant Adventurers and the Hanse; 1349-1599. Partly Latin, French and German. Copies and extracts, unless otherwise described. Titles, notes, etc., by Beale passim.1. ff. 1, 3b. Prec..., 1347-1599 British Library
referencedIn Nicolas Slonimsky Collection, 1873-1997, (bulk 1920-1990) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf HISTORICAL AND LITERARY PAPERS: miscellaneous historical and literary papers and autographs; 17th -19th cent. Included are leaves from a Treasurer's Book of Lord Burghley recording payments to Sir G. Carew and others. Presented, with Add. 59792 and ..., 17th century-19th century British Library
creatorOf Hunsdon, Henry Carey, Baron, 1526-1596,. Letter signed from Henry Carey, Baron Hunsdon, to Lord North [manuscript], 1584 March 29. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Miles, Martin, fl. 1587,. Autograph letter signed from Martin Miles, London, to Nathaniel Bacon, Norwich [manuscript] 1587 November 5. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Hunsdon, George Carey, Baron, 1547-1603,. Autograph letters signed to Sir George Carey from various correspondents [manuscript], 1582-1585. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn COLLECTION of Songs and other vocal compositions; with a bass for harpsichord, etc., in score, by Drs. Arne, Boyce and Pepusch, Handel, Henry Carey, and others. Most of them appear to have been written for Marylebone, Ranelagh, or Vauxhall Gardens, i... British Library
referencedIn Vol. I (ff. 184). (1) Revised drafts of portions of the Athenian letters having, in many cases, the initials of the revisers at the end of the letters (Nos. I-LXIII), published in 1741-1743. ff. 1-86. Followed by (a) 'Minutes of the Committee for rev..., 1741-1765 British Library
referencedIn Vol. IV. (ff. 220). 1580-1585. 1. Speech of Sadleir against the proposed marriage of Qu. Elizabeth with Francois d'Alencon, Duc d'Anjou, brother and heir of Henri III. of France. Circ. 1580. f. 1. 2. Royal Commission for providing [George Talbot, 6th..., 1580-1585 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
referencedIn A COLLECTION Of songs, duets, and trios by Dr. Thomas Augustine Arne, Corbet [? William Corbett], Dr. Samuel Howard, John Stanley, Daniel Purcell, Michael Wise, John Eccles, ]Richard Leveridge, -Monro, J-Barker, Henry Carey, and several other anony..., 18th century British Library
referencedIn Lesley, J. Peter, 1819-1903. Papers, 1826-1898 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn HARDWICKE PAPERS. Vol. CCCCLXXXIII. Miscellaneous State letters, etc. Vol. II., 1562-1599. The volume opens with the copy of a letter from Mary, Queen of Scots, who had safely reached Scotland in August, 1561, to Queen Elizabeth. Throckmorton's corre..., 1562-1599 British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL LETTERS and documents, viz.: Letter of Charles VII. of France; dat. Tours, 12 Aug. [1434 ?]. Fr. Signed,. f. 1; Charles VIII. of France to the city of Lyons; dat. Laval, 25 Sept. [1491 ?]. Fr. Signed, f. 2; James V. of Scotland to Benedetto ..., 15th century-19th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. I.includes:f. 9 Richard Wodehouse: Complimentary poem to R. Paston: 17th cent. ff. 11-67 Ralph Knyvett: Discourse on the harp, with poems: 1631. f. 28 b Thomas Pettus, of Rackheath, afterwards Baronet: Letter to T. Knyvett: 1638. ff. 68-73 He..., approximately 1520-1701 British Library
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nieceOrNephewOf Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536 person
relativeOf Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 person
associatedWith England and Wales. Lord Chamberlain's Office. corporateBody
associatedWith England and Wales. Privy Council. corporateBody
associatedWith Golden Family family
correspondedWith Hastings family. family
correspondedWith Hunsdon, George Carey, Baron, 1547-1603, person
associatedWith Lesley, Allen person
associatedWith Lesley, J. P., (J. Peter), 1819-1903 person
associatedWith Miles, Martin, fl. 1587, person
associatedWith Naunton, Robert, Sir, 1563-1635. person
correspondedWith North, Roger, Baron, 1530-1600 person
associatedWith Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894-1995 person
associatedWith Sunde, Karen. person
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Birth 1526-03-04

Death 1596-07-23

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