Medieval merchant : John Hende of London and Essex
Starr, Christopher2023
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The merchant was John Hende, a member of the Worshipful Company of Drapers who rose from obscure origins to become Mayor of London and an immensely rich trader. He lent Richard II vast sums of money, and was the friend of fellow Mayor Richard (Dick) Whittington and the poet Geoffrey Chaucer. His country home was Bradwell Hall near Coggeshall, one of the many Essex manor houses ne bought with his business profits.
Main title:
Medieval merchant : John Hende of London and Essex / Christopher Starr.
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Imprint:
Colchester : Essex Society for Archaeology and History, 2023.
Collation:
xi, 100 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Occasional Papers, New series, No. 6.
ISBN:
9780993199868 (pbk)
Local class:
E.920 HEN
Language:
English
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BRN:
3911777