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Monumental Inscriptions - Sir John St.John, 1st Bt., Anne Leighton and Margaret Whitmore

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A translation of the Latin inscription on the monument erected by Sir John St.John in 1634 to himself and his two wives. Accompanying notes describe the heraldry and provide biographical material.

Years:
1972
1586-1634
Creator:
Rev. J. T. Wharton M.A & Brian Carne
Type:
Research Report Article
Taken from:
Report No. 5
Reference:
Report 5 (1972), pp. 63-79
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on:
Thursday 6th July 2023

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