Individuals of Note in Medieval Britain
Who's Who in Medieval History: Britain
From your About.com Guide, a growing collection of individuals who lived in Britain or impacted its history in some way. Each page provides brief info about the individual and why he was important in history, as well as useful websites, books, and other resources.
From your About.com Guide, a growing collection of individuals who lived in Britain or impacted its history in some way. Each page provides brief info about the individual and why he was important in history, as well as useful websites, books, and other resources.
John Alcock - English Divine
Alcock was one of the most eminent pre-Reformation divines; he was a man of deep learning and also of great proficiency as an architect. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alcock was one of the most eminent pre-Reformation divines; he was a man of deep learning and also of great proficiency as an architect. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Aldhelm - Bishop of Sherbourne - English Scholar
This article from the 1911 Encyclopedia looks at Aldhelm, a famous scholar in 7th century England.
This article from the 1911 Encyclopedia looks at Aldhelm, a famous scholar in 7th century England.
Aldred - English Ecclesiastic
Aldred had considerable influence over King Edward the Confessor, and took a prominent part in affairs of state. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Aldred had considerable influence over King Edward the Confessor, and took a prominent part in affairs of state. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alexander of Hales - Doctor Irrefragabilis - English Theologian
Alexander of Hales was a monastic, teacher, and theologian who wrote a system of instruction for all the schools in Christendom. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alexander of Hales was a monastic, teacher, and theologian who wrote a system of instruction for all the schools in Christendom. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
John Allen - English Divine
John Allen studied at both Oxford and Cambridge, served in various ecclesiastical and secular positions in England and Ireland, and met a violent death. A very brief article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
John Allen studied at both Oxford and Cambridge, served in various ecclesiastical and secular positions in England and Ireland, and met a violent death. A very brief article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Thomas Allen - English Mathematician
This concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia covers Thomas Allen, who was famous for his knowledge of antiquity, philosophy and mathematics.
This concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia covers Thomas Allen, who was famous for his knowledge of antiquity, philosophy and mathematics.
William Allen - English Cardinal
William Allen was an English Catholic who tried to encourage Catholics to keep a low profile in England, but ended up embroiled in a plot against Queen Elizabeth. A three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
William Allen was an English Catholic who tried to encourage Catholics to keep a low profile in England, but ended up embroiled in a plot against Queen Elizabeth. A three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Edward Alleyn - English Actor
Edward Alleyn was a notable English Actor who founded Dulwich College. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Edward Alleyn was a notable English Actor who founded Dulwich College. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
St. Alphege - Archbishop of Canterbury - Aelfhea
Alphege, or Aelfhea, came of a noble family, but in early life gave up everything for religion. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alphege, or Aelfhea, came of a noble family, but in early life gave up everything for religion. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Anselm of Canterbury
Anselm became Archbishop of Canterbury with some reluctance. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Anselm became Archbishop of Canterbury with some reluctance. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
John Ball
John Ball was an English priest who took a prominent part in the peasant revolt. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
John Ball was an English priest who took a prominent part in the peasant revolt. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket was English chancellor and archbishop of Canterbury under Henry II. A three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Thomas Becket was English chancellor and archbishop of Canterbury under Henry II. A three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Bede
Almost all that we know of Bede is contained in the short autobiographical notice which he has appended to his Ecclesiastical History. A three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Almost all that we know of Bede is contained in the short autobiographical notice which he has appended to his Ecclesiastical History. A three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Mary Boleyn
An article about Anne's older sister, who had been Henry's mistress before he married Anne and survived her sister's downfall, by Karen Harper at British Heritage Magazine, online at TheHistoryNet.
An article about Anne's older sister, who had been Henry's mistress before he married Anne and survived her sister's downfall, by Karen Harper at British Heritage Magazine, online at TheHistoryNet.
Oliver Cromwell
Extensive site offers a series of articles and a timeline of events in Cromwell's life, Cromwell quotes, suggested reading, and information on the Cromwell Association.
Extensive site offers a series of articles and a timeline of events in Cromwell's life, Cromwell quotes, suggested reading, and information on the Cromwell Association.
The Death of Oliver Cromwell
An examination of a diary by Anthony Wood reporting London doctor Bate's confession has been published by Dr. Howard McMains. Paula Bardell takes a look at the All Info-About English Culture site.
An examination of a diary by Anthony Wood reporting London doctor Bate's confession has been published by Dr. Howard McMains. Paula Bardell takes a look at the All Info-About English Culture site.
Francis Walsingham: Elizabethan Spymaster
Walsingham's role as spy for Elizabeth, by Alan Freer at British Heritage Magazine, online at TheHistoryNet.
Walsingham's role as spy for Elizabeth, by Alan Freer at British Heritage Magazine, online at TheHistoryNet.