Fyrst boke of the introduction of knowledge (Andrew Boorde)
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Boorde (Andrew)
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Boorde (Andrew)
(c. 1490–1549)
English physician and author, who embarked on a journey through Europe and wrote a travel treatise The fyrste boke of the introduction of knowledge (completed in 1542). To Celticists, he may be known for his descriptions of Wales and Cornwall, which include some basic lexical information.
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A treatise written by physician Andrew Boorde in 1542 and printed in c.1547, in which he provides accounts of his travels through Europe. To Celticists it may be best known for his chapters on Cornwall, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the Hebrides and the brief illustrations he gives of Celtic languages spoken in these areas.
The vocacyon of Johan Bale
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Bale (John)
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Bale (John)
(1495–1563)
English protestant churchman; bishop of Ossory (1552/3); antiquarian and collector of manuscripts; author of a number of polemical plays, such as Kynge Johan, and an autobiographical work called The Vocacyon of Johan Bale.
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Autobiographical prose work by John Bale about his experiences as bishop of Ossory (1552/1553), his conflicts with the Irish church, and his exile from Ireland.
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