MISCELLANEOUS 7th century-1891

Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603

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Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn was born at Greenwich on 7 September 1533. She was the half-sister of the elder Mary (1516-1558) and the younger Edward (1537-1553). In her early years she acquired knowledge of Latin, French, and Italian, and showed proficiency in music. Her governesses and tutors tended to adhere to Reformation principles. Identification with Protestantism aroused the suspicions of Mary, a Catholic, on her succession after the death of Edward, even though she h...

Napoléon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821

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Napoleon Bonaparte was a general of the French Revolution (1789-1799); the ruler of France as First Consul of the French Republic from November 11, 1799, to May 18, 1804; Emperor of the French and King of Italy under the name Napoleon I from May 18,1804, to April 6,1814; and briefly restored as Emperor from March 20 to June 22, 1815. He conquered much of Europe but lost two-thirds of his army in a disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812. After his final loss to Britain and Prussia at the Battle of...

James I, King of England, 1566-1625

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James VI was born in Edinburgh Castle in 1566, the only son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her second husband, Lord Darnley. As Mary was forced to abdicate shortly after his birth, he acceded to the Scottish throne as an infant and was brought up to be distanced from his mother. He was learned, taught by some of the best tutors available in the Scottish Humanist school, but also deeply superstitious, secretive and something of a misanthropist. He married Anne of Denmark in 1590, though ...

Follett, J-, active 7th century-1891

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North, Francis, active 7th century-1891, of Add MS 34274

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Epithet: of Add MS 34274 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001197.0x0002c5 ...

Wellesley, Arthur

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Title: 1st Duke of Wellington British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001149.0x000136 Epithet: Colonel; Commissioner for the affairs of Mysore, etc., afterwards Duke of Wellington British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001028.0x000191 Arthur Wellesley (1796-1852), military leader famous for his victory over Napoleon at the battl...

Mildmay, Henry, Sir, of Add MS 34195

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Epithet: regicide British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000496.0x000284 Epithet: of Add MS 34195 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000474.0x00001d ...

Holms, Mary, active 7th century-1891

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Burghley, William Cecil, Baron, 1520-1598

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Thomas Sackville, Baron Buckhurst, as the Queen's personal envoy, was sent to France in February 1571 to negotiate a marriage between Elizabeth I and Henry, Duke of Anjou (later Henry III, King of France). In August of that year Buckhurst accompanied the French envoy Paul de Foix to England to further the marriage negotiations. From the description of Autograph letter signed from William Cecil, Baron Burghley, to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester [manuscript], 1571 August 11. (Folger ...

Doyle, Charles Joseph, active 7th century-1891, Colonel; Lieutenant -Governor of the Island of Grenada

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Epithet: Colonel; Lieutenant -Governor of the Island of Grenada British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000575.0x0000ae ...

Manners, Francis, 6th Earl of Rutland

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Title: 6th Earl of Rutland British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001128.0x00010e ...

George, IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830

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George Augustus Frederick was born August 12, 1762, the eldest son of George III of England and Queen Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He was created Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester on September 8, 1762. George Augustus became a knight of the Garter on December 28, 1765, and was presented to the public in October, 1768. In August 1783, George Augustus came of age and assumed his seat in the House of Lords on November 11. He aligned himself with the Whig party which soon fell from fa...

Ashhurst, William, Revenue Commissioner

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Epithet: Revenue Commissioner British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001187.0x0000e7 ...

Stockdale, Thomas, active 7th century-1891, of Add MS 34274

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Epithet: of Add MS 34274 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000444.0x0002b0 ...

Macro, Thomas, active 7th century-1891

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Martin, Thomas

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Epithet: of Add MS 34733 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001301.0x0001a8 Epithet: of Belfast British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001301.0x0001aa Epithet: volunteer, 3rd Foot British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001301.0x0001b0 Epithet: of Palgrave ...

Long, Charles (Charles K.)

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Epithet: Lord Farnborough British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000569.0x00032c Epithet: Baron Farnborough British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000624.0x000024 Epithet: GCB, Baron Farnborough (1826), Lord of the Treasury, etc British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_1000000005...

Skynner, Vincent, active 7th century-1891

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Treasury (active 0601-1954)

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Peel, Robert

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Title: 3rd Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001240.0x0001f3 Epithet: Prime Minister Title: 2nd Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000750.0x00016a Epithet: Right Hon British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/v...

Osborne, Thomas, Earl of Danby; 1st Duke of Leeds 1691

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Epithet: stationer, of London British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000442.0x00026f Title: Earl of Danby; 1st Duke of Leeds 1691 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000442.0x000271 Title: 1st Earl of Danby 1674; 1st Duke of Leeds 1694 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue :...

Rich, Robert

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Epithet: Lord Rich, afterwards 3rd Earl of Warwick British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001129.0x0001e6 Title: 3rd Baron Rich British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001129.0x0001eb Title: 2nd Baron Rich British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001129.0x0001e9 Tit...

Charles I, of England

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Accession date: 1625 Places: England Title: of England British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000472.0x000017 ...

Ellis, Henry, 1777-1869

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English librarian. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Octave Delepierre, 1845 May 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614089 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "British Museum", to Robert Balmanno, 1827 Apr. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614079 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "British Museuam", to G.P.R. James, 1849 Apr. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614096 From the description of...

Beale, William, active 7th century-1891, Mayor of Faversham, county Kent

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Epithet: Mayor of Faversham, county Kent British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001091.0x00018f ...

Macro, Susan, active 7th century-1891

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Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863

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Amy Crowe (1831-1865) was a family friend who lived with Thackeray as his adopted daughter and later married Thackerays̓ cousin Edward Talbot Thackeray. From the description of [Letter] to Amy Crowe, 27 September [1854], 36 Onslow Sqr. Brompton. [1854] (University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign). WorldCat record id: 35091085 Thackeray was an English novelist and satirist. J. Pearson and Co. and George William Childs were booksellers in London. Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchi...

Holland, Cornelius, regicide

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Epithet: regicide British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000386.0x0002c8 ...

Nelson, Horatio Nelson, viscount, 1758-1805

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British naval officer. After his victory at the Battle of the Nile in 1798, Nelson was created Baron Nelson of the Nile and of Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk. The following year he was made Duke of Bronté in Sicily for his role in restoring the civil government of Naples after its rescue from the French. From the description of ALS : Brixham, to Emma Hamilton, London, 1801 Feb. 16. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 145506957 Horatio Nelson, British admiral, mad...

Burney, Charles

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Epithet: MusD British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000208.0x0000b6 Epithet: Dr British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001394.0x000321 Epithet: Dr; of Add MS 16947 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001030.0x0001be ...

Army of England (active 0601-1999)

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Burrard, William, Colonel; brother of Sir H Burrard, 1st Baronet

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Epithet: Colonel; brother of Sir H Burrard, 1st Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001030.0x000214 ...

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 ...

Jenkins, Leoline, Sir, Sec of State

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Epithet: Judge of the Admiralty Court, Ambassador at the Ninwguen Conference, and Secretary of State British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000268.0x000191 Epithet: Sec of State British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000386.0x000029 ...

Fairfax, Ferdinando, 2nd Baron Fairfax

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Epithet: son of Brian Fairfax the elder British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000787.0x000256 Title: 2nd Baron Fairfax British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001137.0x00034e ...

Aristophanes

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Epithet: of Sloane MS 1324 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000987.0x000163 Epithet: comic poet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000387.0x0001a6 ...

Glynne, John, Revenue Commissioner

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Epithet: Revenue Commissioner British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000702.0x0000c0 Epithet: MP Title: 6th Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000696.0x0000cb Epithet: MP and judge British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055...

Newbold, Robert, active 7th century-1891, Chairman of the Board of Magistrates, St. George's, Isle of Grenada

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Epithet: Chairman of the Board of Magistrates, St. George's, Isle of Grenada British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001390.0x000087 ...

Tindal, Nicholas Conyngham, Sir, Chief Justice of Common Pleas

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Epithet: Chief Justice of Common Pleas British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000862.0x0003b9 ...

Navy of England (active 0601-1999)

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Fauconbridge, Thomas, Receiver-General of the Revenue al Fauconberge

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Epithet: Receiver-General of the Revenue al Fauconberge British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001085.0x00038c ...

Boyle, Roger, 1st Earl of Orrery

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Title: 1st Earl of Orrery British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000473.0x000191 ...

Moreau, Jean Victor, active 7th century-1891, General

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Epithet: General British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000754.0x00007d ...

Mew, Peter.

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Epithet: Bishop of Winchester British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000391.0x000188 ...

Mason, John, active 7th century-1891, of Add MS 34274

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Epithet: of Add MS 34274 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001301.0x00017a ...

Field, Theophilus, Bishop successively of St. David's and Hereford

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Epithet: Bishop successively of St. David's and Hereford British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001088.0x0001c2 ...

Bond, Denis, Revenue Commissioner

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Epithet: Revenue Commissioner British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000217.0x000250 ...

Sovereigns of Sweden and Norway (active 7th century-1891)

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Dukinfield, Elizabeth, active 7th century-1891, wife of Sir Samuel Dukinfield, Baronet

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Epithet: wife of Sir Samuel Dukinfield, Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000684.0x00025a ...

Jones, Thomas, active 7th century-1891, of Add MS 34274

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Epithet: of Add MS 34274 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000441.0x0000f7 ...

Norris, John

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Epithet: Commissioner for repairing Rye harbour British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000269.0x00000e Epithet: Admiral; of Add MS 35584 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000269.0x00003b Epithet: senior British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000269.0x00001a ...

Christie, James, active 7th century-1891, of Add MS 34274

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Epithet: of Add MS 34274 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001393.0x00019e ...

Pells Office (active 0601-1891)

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Woodford, Samuel, active 7th century-1891, Dr; Prebendary of Winchester

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Epithet: Dr; Prebendary of Winchester British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000439.0x00020e ...

Jones, active 7th century-1891, of Winchester

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Epithet: of Winchester British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000441.0x000151 ...

Joubert, Joseph Antoine René, active 7th century-1891, General

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Epithet: General British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000441.0x000282 ...

Unton, Henry, Sir, active 7th century-1891, of Add MS 34274

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Epithet: of Add MS 34274 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000506.0x00013d ...

De La Barthe, active 7th century-1891

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Boissonade, Jean Francois, active 7th century-1891

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Parliament (active 0601-1988)

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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 747107129 From the description of Autograph letter signed : place not specified to Charles [Sharpe], [1817 or later?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 745119219 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [William Slade], 1803 June [3]. (Unknown). W...

Doddridge, Mercy, active 7th century-1891, widow of Philip Doddridge

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Epithet: widow of Philip Doddridge British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000440.0x00036e ...

Fortescue, Anne, wife of Matthew, 2nd Baron Fortescue

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Epithet: wife of Matthew, 2nd Baron Fortescue British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001345.0x00012f ...

Castelli, Benedetto, Professor of Mathematics at the College della Sapienza at Rome

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Epithet: Professor of Mathematics at the College della Sapienza at Rome British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001093.0x0001d7 ...

De Vic, Henry, active 7th century-1891

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Long, Robert

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Epithet: Auditor of the Exchequer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000569.0x00038a Title: 6th Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000569.0x00038c Epithet: Secretary to Charles II., Chancellor of the Exchequer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000569....