Document signed : Greenwich, addressed to Sir John Fortescue, 1579 Sept. 20.
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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...
Fortescue, John, Sir, 1531?-1607
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Sir John Fortescue, a prominent scholar of Greek and Latin, became Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1589. Fortescue became wealthy through his office and connections to the Custom House. Queen Elizabeth granted Fortescue a number of land grants and in 1601 he became Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. From the description of Order of the Exchequer, 1602 April 30. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 727944271 ...
