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John de Gadesden (Gatesden), constable and marshal of Calais. de Gadesden (Gatesden)...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/307/15320

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This record is about the John de Gadesden (Gatesden), constable and marshal of Calais. de Gadesden (Gatesden)... dating from [c. 1347] in the series Special Collections: Ancient Petitions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
SC 8/307/15320
Date
[c. 1347]
Description
Petitioners
John de Gadesden (Gatesden), constable and marshal of Calais.
Name(s)
de Gadesden (Gatesden), John
Addressees
Chancellor.
Occupation
constable and marshal of Calais
Nature of request
Gadesden requests a protection for Nicholas, son of Hugh de Edlesbourgh, going in his company to Calais.
Nature of endorsement
[On face] Bill of John de Gatesden.
Places mentioned
Calais, [France].
People mentioned
Nicholas [de Edlesbourgh], son of Hugh de Edlesbourgh
Hugh de Edlesbourgh.
Note
This petition must date to 1347 and later, since this is when Gatesden was appointed to the office of marshal of Calais (CPR 1345-8, p. 562).
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
Calendar of Patent Rolls, Edw III, vol. VII, 1345-1348, (Public Record Office, 1903), p.562 (appointment of petitioner to office of marshal of Calais)
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9518375/

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Special Collections: Ancient Petitions

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