Gathered here is the most comprehensive public repository of materials on the life of Laurence Belknap (about 1381-after 1399), son of Sir Robert Belknap (about 1330-1401) who served as Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in England during the 14th Century. Click on the links below to access biographical and historical information about this individual:
Oxford Records
- Emden, Alfred Brotherston. A Biographical Register of the University of Oxford to A.D. 1500, Vol. 1 (1957), p. 160: “Belknappe, Laurence (Belknapp). Kent. Winchester Coll., scholar, adm. Mar. 1394; ____” [ACCESS: FHL or UofU]
- NOTE: Additional Belknappe entry: “Belknappe, —. Rochester diocese. New Coll., scholar in May 1393; fellow 1394; vac. 1399; civilista [New Coll. Hall-books].” Could refer to known (e.g., Thomas, John, or Hamon) or unknown brother.
- Kirby, Thomas Frederick. Winchester Scholars: A List of the Wardens, Fellows, and Scholars of Saint Mary College of Winchester, Near Winchester, Commonly Called Winchester College (1888), p. 19: 1393: “Belknapp, Lawrence, Kent. Sch. N.C. Fell. 1394-9. Civilista.” [ADD PDF]
- Collins, Brian M. “The Story of One Year in the Early Life of New College,” New College Notes, Vol. 11 (2019), no. 3, pp. 1-24 (accessed online): Laurence Bealknap/Bealknape/Beleknape/Beleknap/Belknappe
- Harwood, Winifred A. “The Household of Winchester College in the Later Middle Ages 1400-1560,” Proceedings of the Hampshire Field Club Archaeological Society, Vol. 59 (Hampshire Studies, 2004), pp. 163-79: provides background information on structure of Winchester College
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Last update: 12 Jul 2023