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Verse in English entitled 'de novem nobilibus', 1510

 Part
Identifier: MS 186/f. 343r

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f. 343r

f. 343r

Contents

'De novem nobilibus', is a verse on the 'Nine Worthies', written in English. The Nine Worthies are characters from history, scripture and legend who, together, personified medieval chivalry.

The first line of the text, on f. 343r, reads Hectour of troy thou hard feichtyngis. The poem ends on the same folio, with till hym toward.

Dates

  • Creation: 1510

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.

Full Extent

1 folios

Additional Description

Foliation and number of lines to a page

f. 1, double columns, 47 lines to a page.

Subjects

Digital Material

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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