British Grants of Arms 1570-1721 1684-1700 British Grants of Arms

Bysshe, Edward, Sir, 1615?-1679

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Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 (Spirit)

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Walker, Edward, Sir, 1612-1677

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Secretary to Charles I. From the description of Copy of a document signed : [n.p.], 1645 Mar. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270889344 Epithet: Garter King of Arms, subject of Wolley Ch iv.67 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000544.0x00030d ...

George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727

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George I was the first Hanover king of England, claiming the throne through his mother, Sophia, great granddaughter of King James I. His succession was orchestrated to ensure a Protestant ruler. He became king upon the death of Queen Anne in 1714, and he ruled until 1727, a somewhat unpopular and rather unremarkable reign. From the description of King George I instructions to his councillors, 1723 May 30. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 52734412 ...

Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806

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A member of an old Scots-Irish family, Macartney studied at Trinity College (M.A., 1759) in Dublin. He was knighted and appointed envoy extraordinary to Russia in 1764 and, on his return, entered Parliament, becoming chief secretary for Ireland (1769-72). In 1775 he became governor of the Caribbee Islands (Grenada, the Grenadines, and Tobago), being created an Irish baron in 1776, and from 1780 to 1786 he served as governor of Madras. After being created a viscount (1792), he was sent to China t...

Marsh, Lawrence

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Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685

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The New River is in fact a canal which has brought water to London from outlying areas since the early 17th century. From the description of Letter to the Governor of the New River Company, 1667 Sept. 19. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 70187741 Bount is remembered in particular for his travels in Turkey, published as A VOYAGE INTO THE LEVANT (London, 1636). He was recognised by Charles I, being made a gentleman pensioner to the king and knighted 21 March 1...

Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471

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Accession date: 1422 Places: England Title: King of England and Lord of Ireland British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000472.0x000083 ...

Evershed, Jo.

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Dugdale, William, Sir, 1605-1686

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English antiquary. From the description of Autograph letter unsigned : [n.p.], to George Digby, [1668?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270744210 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Herald's Office," to Sir John Clopton in Stratford-upon-Avon, 1677 Jul. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270744200 English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford; on inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, he...

Nicholson, Francis, 1655-1728

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Francis Nicholson was a member of the Council for the Dominion of New England and in 1688 was commissioned lieutenant governor of the Dominion. Served as lieutenant governor of New York (1688), lieutenant governor of Virginia (1690-1692), governor of Maryland (1694-1698), governor of Virginia (1698-1705) governor of Nova Scotia (1713-1717), and governor of South Carolina (1721-1725. He was a fellow of the Royal Society. From the guide to the Papers, Addition One, 1695-1765., (John D....

Spencer, Jo

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Norfolk, Henry Howard, Duke of, 1655-1701

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College of William and Mary.

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Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694

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Accession date: 1689 Places: England Title: Queen of Great Britain and Ireland British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000472.0x000067 ...

St. George, Thomas, Sir, -1703

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William III, King of England, 1650-1702

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The letter was written before the Prince of Orange's ascension to the throne of England in 1689 along with his wife Mary, his first cousin whom he married in 1677. They served jointly on the English throne. He was born the Prince of Orange (the son of William II of Orange and Mary, Princess Royal of England) and at various times in his life also held titles as the Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel. From the description of [Letter] 1678 juil. 26, Honsl...

King, Gregory, 1648-1712

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James II, King of England, 1633-1701

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Son of King Charles I, created Duke of York in 1634, and crowned King of England in 1685. From the description of Letter : Windsor, England, to the Earl of Rochester, 1684 Jul 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83918980 From the description of Letter : Windsor, England, to the Earl of Rochester, 1684 Jul 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702148272 James II, king of England, 1675-1688. From the description of [Documents] / James R. (Smith College). WorldCa...

Dugdale, John, 1628-1700

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English herald. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Coventry , to an unidentified correspondent, 1698 Sept. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270744190 ...

St. George, Henry, Sir, 1625-1715

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