Memorial: M2922

Memorial in Church of St John the Evangelist, Langley, Buckinghamshire commemorating Robert King d. 1654.

Location

Church of St John the Evangelist, Langley, Buckinghamshire, England

Transcript

'ROBERT KING descended from the Saxon Kings in Devonshire 3d Son of JOHN Bishop of London, brought up at Winchester School, and Christ Church in Oxford where he proceeded Mr of Arts. After changing his Course he went to the Wars in Holland, then to some Service by Sea. Lastly he engaged in a Voyage to the Amazons in the West Indies, which Success to his Fortune and Health gave him a lingring preparation for his last Voyage of his Life, finished November 4th in the 48 yeare of his Age. Anno Domini 1654'

Details

People

King, Robert
Age: 47
Date of Death: 4/11/1654
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: John Le Neve 'Monumenta Anglicana', vol.ii, p.31, (London, 1718).

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