GB 0103 MS ANGL 3 - Genealogical Table of the Kings of England

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0103 MS ANGL 3

Title

Genealogical Table of the Kings of England

Date(s)

  • Late 15th century (Creation)

Level of description

Extent and medium

1 roll comprising 8 membranes

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Written in England.

Archival history

GB 0103 MS ANGL 3 Late 15th century Collection (fonds) 1 roll comprising 8 membranes Unknown
Written in England.

Part of the Gertrude Mosley bequest to University College London in 1918.

Parchment roll, late 15th century, containing a genealogical table of the Kings of England to Edward IV, showing their descent from Adam and Eve, flanked with text and with a brief preface. In the last medallion of the table Edward IV (who reigned 1461-1470, 1471-1483) appears as king, although the accompanying text ends in 1453.

Open.

Normal copyright restrictions apply.
Latin. Gothic minuscule hand.
Parchment. One hand throughout. Initials alternately red and blue; occasionally green. All names encircled green, red, or blue. Names of kings in red with gold crowns above. 595.5cm by 30.8cm.

Dorothy K Coveney, A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London (London, 1935); N R Ker, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries, i (London and Oxford, 1969); handlist at University College London Special Collections.

Cf British Library, MS Royal 14 B. viii, and Lambeth Palace Library, MS 1171.

Compiled by Rachel Kemsley as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Aug 2001 Edward IV , 1442-1483 , King of England Genealogy Monarchy Political systems

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Part of the Gertrude Mosley bequest to University College London in 1918.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Parchment roll, late 15th century, containing a genealogical table of the Kings of England to Edward IV, showing their descent from Adam and Eve, flanked with text and with a brief preface. In the last medallion of the table Edward IV (who reigned 1461-1470, 1471-1483) appears as king, although the accompanying text ends in 1453.

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Conditions governing access

Open.

Conditions governing reproduction

Normal copyright restrictions apply.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

Latin. Gothic minuscule hand.

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

Dorothy K Coveney, A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London (London, 1935); N R Ker, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries, i (London and Oxford, 1969); handlist at University College London Special Collections.

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Existence and location of copies

Related units of description

Cf British Library, MS Royal 14 B. viii, and Lambeth Palace Library, MS 1171.

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University College London

Rules and/or conventions used

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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Language(s)

  • English

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