The history of the worthies of England who for parts and learning have been eminent in the several counties : together with an historical narrative of the native commodities and rarities in each county / endeavoured by Thomas Fuller.

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Title: The history of the worthies of England who for parts and learning have been eminent in the several counties : together with an historical narrative of the native commodities and rarities in each county / endeavoured by Thomas Fuller.
Author: Fuller, Thomas, 1608-1661.
Publication: London :: Printed by J.G.W.L. and W.G. for Thomas Williams ...,; 1662.
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Henry III.

52 EDVARD. filius REGIS primo-genitus.]

It soundeth not a little to the honour of these two shires, that Prince Edward, after∣wards the most renowned King of England, (first of his Christian name since the Con∣quest) was their Sheriff for five years together. Yea, the Imperial-Crown found him in that office, when it fell unto him, though then absent in Palestine. We may presume, that Bartholomew de Fowen his Under-sheriff, was very sufficient to manage all matters under him.