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Letter patent, 1550-06-07

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/1936/THAR/8/8/GEN/1

Scope and Contents

Inspeximus at request of Edmond Beaupre of an Inquisition post mortem of 11th June 1513 on John de Vere, Earl of Oxford. De Vere bequeathed the manors of Barwycke and Scotneys in Essex to Margery Durward, late wife of John Durward. This was then reverted to John de Vere and his wife Christina on death of the Durwards. On 1st September 1512 de Vere made his will leaving the reversions of Gelham, Toppysfeld, Brawyk and Scotneys to his heirs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1550-06-07

Creator

Extent

1 item(s) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Has portrait miniature of Edward VI drawn in the first letter of the document. Large brown wax seal attached to bottom of document.

Former / Other Reference

ES1/1

Finding aid date

2012-06-27 14:50:30+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Trinity Hall archive Repository

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