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Around 1536 Gregory Cromwell 1st Baron Cromwell Oakham (age 16) educated at Cambridge University.
In August 1564 Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 30) visited Cambridge University accompanied by William Howard 1st Baron Howard (age 54) and William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley (age 43). William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
John Astley (age 57) was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
On 10th August 1564 Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland (age 15) was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
In 1607 Henry Carey 1st Earl Dover (age 27) educated at Cambridge University.
In 1640 Bishop John Cosins (age 45) was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University of Cambridge University.
In 1648 Alexander Burnett was awarded Doctor of Medicine at Cambridge University.
In 1652 John Temple (age 19) was awarded Master of Arts: Cambridge University at Cambridge University.
William Howard educated at Cambridge University.
Around 1564 William Drury (age 13) educated at Caius College, Cambridge University.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Around 1573 Thomas Hinson (age 22) was tutor to William Bourchier 3rd Earl Bath (age 15) at Caius College, Cambridge University.
In 1590 Thomas Fairfax 1st Viscount Fairfax (age 16) entered Caius College, Cambridge University.
On 23rd March 1610 Francis Prujean (age 17) entered Caius College, Cambridge University as a sizar.
On 30th April 1629 William Gawdy 1st Baronet (age 16) was admitted to Caius College, Cambridge University. He was awarded BA in 1632.
John Evelyn's Diary. 31st August 1654. Thence to Caius, and afterward to King's College [Map], where I found the chapel [Map] altogether answered expectation, especially the roof, all of stone, which for the flatness of its laying and carving may, I conceive, vie with any in Christendom. The contignation of the roof (which I went upon), weight, and artificial joining of the stones is admirable. The lights are also very fair. In one aisle lies the famous Dr. Collins, so celebrated for his fluency in the Latin tongue. From this roof we could descry Ely [Map], and the encampment of Sturbridge fair now beginning to set up their tents and booths; also Royston [Map], Newmarket, Suffolk, etc., houses belonging to the King. The library is too narrow.
On 9th May 1694 Harbord Cropley aka Harbord (age 19) was educated at Caius College, Cambridge University.
In 1699 Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet (age 16) admitted at Caius College, Cambridge University.
On 4th February 1713 William Morden aka Harbord 1st Baronet (age 17) was educated at Caius College, Cambridge University.
In 1454 Thomas Boleyn (age 54) was appointed Master of Gonville College, Cambridge University which position he held until 1472.
Around 1484 Nicholas Hare was born to John Hare of Homersfield in Suffolk. He was educated at Gonville College, Cambridge University and admitted to the Inner Temple in 1515.
In May 1500 Thomas Wendy was born to John Wendy of Clare in Suffolk. He was educated at Gonville College, Cambridge University receiving a BA in 1519, MA in 1522 and MD in 1527.
Around 1541 William Drury (age 13) educated at Gonville College, Cambridge University.
Before 1559 Thomas Wendy (age 58) was elected President of Gonville College, Cambridge University.
On 27th May 1559 Thomas Paget 3rd Baron Paget Beaudasert (age 15) was educated at Gonville College, Cambridge University.
In 1667 Titus Oates (age 17) entered Gonville College, Cambridge University.
On 13th November 1550 Paulus Fagius (age 46) died. He was buried at St Michael's Church, Cambridge.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 26th January 1557. [The xxvj day of January went to Cambridge, Watson (age 42) bishop elect of Lincoln, Scot bishop of Chester, and Christopherson bishop elect of Chichester,] comyssyoners to the [lord cardinal, to the] chyrche of sant Mares [Map], and thay toke up on Martin [Bucer] that was bered ther, and Paulus Phagius [was] taken up at Sant Myghelle cherche that was [buried there,] and after brentt [burned] boyth.
In 1600 George Goring 1st Earl Norwich (age 14) matriculated Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University.
Around 1612 Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Manchester (age 10) educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University.
In 1640 Edward Dering 2nd Baronet (age 14) was admitted as as a fellow-commoner to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University.
John Evelyn's Diary. 31st August 1654. Peter-House [Map], formerly under the government of my worthy friend, Dr. Joseph Cosin (age 59) [Note. Joseph appears to be a mistake for John?], Dean of Peterborough; a pretty neat college, having a delicate chapel. Next to Sidney, a fine college.
Around 1677 William Brownlow 4th Baronet (age 11) educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
In 1569 John Ballard was educated at St Catharine's College, Cambridge University.
John Evelyn's Diary. 31st August 1654. Catherine-Hall, though a mean structure, is yet famous for the learned Bishop Andrews, once Master. Emanuel College, that zealous house, where to the hall they have a parlor for the Fellows. The chapel is reformed, ab origine, built north and south, and meanly erected, as is the library.
On 23rd May 1685 Robert Kemp 3rd Baronet (age 17) was admitted to St Catharine's College, Cambridge University.
Around 1686 Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 13) educated at St Catharine's College, Cambridge University.
On or before 21st December 1691 Dean John Addenbroke was born to Reverend John Addenbrooke (age 39). He was educated at St Catharine's College, Cambridge University.
In 1708 Francis Whichcote 3rd Baronet (age 16) was admitted to St Catharine's College, Cambridge University.
From 1960 to 1963 Martin Henig (age 17) was educated at St Catharine's College, Cambridge University where he was awarded BA and MA.