Edward Hall
16th-century English lawyer, politician, and historian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people with similar names, see Edward Hall (disambiguation).
Edward Hall (c. 1496 – c. May 1547) was an English lawyer and historian, best known for his The Union of the Two Noble and Illustre Families of Lancastre and Yorke—commonly known as Hall's Chronicle—first published in 1548. He was also several times a member of the Parliament of England.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Bridgnorth, Common Serjeant of London ...
Edward Hall | |
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Member of Parliament for Bridgnorth | |
In office 16 January 1542 – 31 January 1547 (1542-01-16 – 1547-01-31) | |
Common Serjeant of London | |
In office 17 March 1533 – 2 June 1535 (1533-03-17 – 1535-06-02) | |
Preceded by | John Onley |
Succeeded by | Sir Robert Southwell |
Personal details | |
Born | Unknown date, c. 1496 Poultry, London, England |
Died | c. May 1547 (aged 50–51) London, Middlesex, England |
Resting place | St Benet Sherehog, London |
Parent(s) | John Hall, Katherine Geddyng |
Education | Eton College; King's College |
Occupation | Lawyer, historian, politician |
Inn of Court | Hon. Society of Gray's Inn |
Notable work | Hall's Chronicle (1548) |
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