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Matthew Paris (c. 1200-1259) became a monk of St. Albans in 1217, and in 1236 became the abbey chronicler, a task which allowed him to exercise and explore his talents as a scribe, and as an accomplished and inventive artist. <br>Most of this manuscript is written in Matthew's own distinctive handwriting, as are the miniatures, except for some added in the 14th century. Known by Matthew as his 'Book of Additions', it contains a variety of miscellaneous texts and images.Among Matthew's many other interests was heraldry. <br>Here he has laid out in rows copies of the shields of members of the English nobility.  
Matthew Paris (c. 1200-1259) became a monk of St. Albans in 1217, and in 1236 became the abbey chronicler, a task which allowed him to exercise and explore his talents as a scribe, and as an accomplished and inventive artist.<br>Most of this manuscript is written in Matthew's own distinctive handwriting, as are the miniatures, except for some added in the 14th century.<br>The 'Book of Additions' contains a variety of miscellaneous texts and images. Among Matthew's many other interests was heraldry.<br>Here he has laid out in rows copies of the shields of members of the English nobility.  




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Warenne Paris.svg| 6. Earl of Warenne
Warenne Paris.svg| 6. Earl of Warenne


Longspee Paris.svg| 7. William Longspee
Longspee Paris.svg| 7. William Longespee
Bohun Paris.svg| 8. Earl of Hereford
Bohun Paris.svg| 8. Earl of Hereford
Ferrers Paris.svg|9. Earl of Ferrers
Ferrers Paris.svg|9. Earl of Ferrers
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de Burgh Paris.svg|15. Earl of Kent
de Burgh Paris.svg|15. Earl of Kent
Devon Paris.svg|16. Earl of Devon
Devon Paris.svg|16. Earl of Devon
Marshall Paris.svg|17. Earl of Marshall
Marshall Paris.svg|17. Earl Marshall
Huntingdon.svg|18. Earl of Hungtindon
Huntingdon.svg|18. Earl of Hungtindon



Revision as of 06:42, 18 March 2016

Matthew Paris (c. 1200-1259) became a monk of St. Albans in 1217, and in 1236 became the abbey chronicler, a task which allowed him to exercise and explore his talents as a scribe, and as an accomplished and inventive artist.
Most of this manuscript is written in Matthew's own distinctive handwriting, as are the miniatures, except for some added in the 14th century.
The 'Book of Additions' contains a variety of miscellaneous texts and images. Among Matthew's many other interests was heraldry.
Here he has laid out in rows copies of the shields of members of the English nobility.