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Copies of Liber privilegiorum et libertatum alme universitatis Cantebrigiensis, 1587 - 1875
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/Hare
Scope and Contents
The Liber comprises copies by a professional scribe of transcripts by Hare of royal charters, letters patent and other documents granting and confirming the University's privileges, partly from the University's records, but chiefly from those of central government in the Tower. The documents are arranged by reign, King Arthur to Queen Elizabeth. Notes by Registrary Romilly, Vice-Chancellors Ashton and Parris and pasted-in lists of various kinds attempt to deal with the fact that both the...
Dates:
1587 - 1875
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From the Management Group:
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