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Alexander le Peintour (Painter) of Windsor. le Peintour (Painter) Alexander King....

Catalogue reference: SC 8/280/13959

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This record is about the Alexander le Peintour (Painter) of Windsor. le Peintour (Painter) Alexander King.... dating from [1327] in the series Special Collections: Ancient Petitions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
SC 8/280/13959
Date
[1327]
Description
Petitioners
Alexander le Peintour (Painter) of Windsor.
Name(s)
le Peintour (Painter), Alexander
Addressees
King.
Nature of request
Le Peintour requests that the King renew his commission to be overseer of the works at Windsor Castle, a position which he held throughout the reign of the King's father.1)
Nature of endorsement
Before the King.2) The ancient commission should be shown ...
Places mentioned
Windsor, [Berkshire].
Note
Dated on the guard to 1327, with reference to CPR 1327-30, p. 33, an appointment of the petitioner in accordance with this petition.
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Royal letters 4611.
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
Calendar of Patent Rolls, Edw III, vol. I, 1327-1330, (Public Record Office, 1891), p.33 (appointment of petitioner in accordance with this petition)
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9517907/

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