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Letters and Papers of John Shillingford, Mayor of Exeter, 1447-1450 : Camden Society, New Series, II.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Moore, Stuart A.
- Series:
- Letters and Papers of John Shillingford, Mayor of Exeter Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Church and state.
- Fifteenth century.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (191 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2015.
- Summary:
- This book compiles letters and papers written by John Shillingford, the Mayor of Exeter between 1447 and 1450, edited by Stuart A. Moore. It provides a detailed account of Shillingford's correspondence and interactions with political and ecclesiastical figures during his tenure. The text focuses on legal disputes involving the city of Exeter and its bishopric, showcasing efforts to resolve conflicts over jurisdiction and property rights. Through Shillingford's petitions, draft letters, and instructions, the book offers insights into the governance, political negotiations, and legal practices of 15th-century England. The work is designed for historians, researchers, and readers interested in medieval English history, local governance, and church-state relations. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781554938537
- 1554938538
- OCLC:
- 1470860223
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