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John Foucon of Bordeaux. Foucon John King and council. Foucon requests confirmation...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/157/7804

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Reference
SC 8/157/7804
Date
[1312-1313]
Description
Petitioners
John Foucon of Bordeaux.
Name(s)
Foucon, John
Addressees
King and council.
Nature of request
Foucon requests confirmation of his appointment as notary, an office established by Galart.
Nature of endorsement
It is attested by the mayor and others of Bordeaux that the notary is sufficient, and therefore let it be confirmed just as is requested.
Places mentioned
Bordeaux, [Guyenne, France]
Guyenne, [France].
People mentioned
Assue de Galart
John de Hastinges (Hastings)
Pierre Gombaud.
Note
The petition is dated to 1312-13 as Hastings served as seneschal during this period.
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9209996/

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