Samuel Lane
Biographic Data
| ID | 6313615 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Samuel Lane |
| GIVEN NAMES | Samuel |
| FAMILY NAME | Lane |
| SIGNATURE | LANE S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of London |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Archbishops at war
This article explores the involvement of fourteenth-century archbishops of York in the Anglo-Scottish wars. It analyses their role in organizing prayers, negotiating with the Scots, and raising money and men for the defence of the north of England. Thereafter, it considers why archbishops led English forces at the battles of Myton and Neville’s Cross. It argues that they were forced to assume this military role in the absence of strong royal or a…
The date of the Battle of Myton
There has long been historiographical confusion about the date of the Battle of Myton. This reflects the different dates offered by the chronicle accounts that describe the battle: the Bridlington Abbey Chronicle, followed by the Meaux Abbey Chronicle, states that it occurred on 12 September 1319, while ‘Trokelowe’ gives 20 September 1319. This note argues that the former date should be preferred, on the basis that it is given by chronicles that …
Episcopal Attendance at the Parliaments of Edward III
Edward III's reign is thought to have marked an important moment in the history of the episcopate's relationship with parliament, marking the point at which prelates increasingly neglected assemblies. In particular, it has been suggested that few of Edward III's bishops decided to attend parliaments, that episcopal attendance worsened as Edward's reign progressed, and that the clergy stopped using parliament as a venue to raise their grievances. …
The Bishops and the Deposition of Edward II
The deposition of Edward II was a watershed in the legal history of later medieval England. However, the significance of the church in its accomplishment has remained controversial. This article offers a reassessment by providing a brief narrative of the episcopate's involvement in events; analysing the importance of their contribution, with particular reference to the quasi-legal aspect of proceedings; considering whether this participation refl…
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The Bishops and the Deposition of Edward II
The deposition of Edward II was a watershed in the legal history of later medieval England. However, the significance of the church in its accomplishment has remained controversial. This article offers a reassessment by providing a brief narrative of the episcopate's involvement in events; analysing the importance of their contribution, with particular reference to the quasi-legal aspect of proceedings; considering whether this participation refl…
Episcopal Attendance at the Parliaments of Edward III
Edward III's reign is thought to have marked an important moment in the history of the episcopate's relationship with parliament, marking the point at which prelates increasingly neglected assemblies. In particular, it has been suggested that few of Edward III's bishops decided to attend parliaments, that episcopal attendance worsened as Edward's reign progressed, and that the clergy stopped using parliament as a venue to raise their grievances. …
Archbishops at war
This article explores the involvement of fourteenth-century archbishops of York in the Anglo-Scottish wars. It analyses their role in organizing prayers, negotiating with the Scots, and raising money and men for the defence of the north of England. Thereafter, it considers why archbishops led English forces at the battles of Myton and Neville’s Cross. It argues that they were forced to assume this military role in the absence of strong royal or a…
The date of the Battle of Myton
There has long been historiographical confusion about the date of the Battle of Myton. This reflects the different dates offered by the chronicle accounts that describe the battle: the Bridlington Abbey Chronicle, followed by the Meaux Abbey Chronicle, states that it occurred on 12 September 1319, while ‘Trokelowe’ gives 20 September 1319. This note argues that the former date should be preferred, on the basis that it is given by chronicles that …
Medieval Literature and History (4 works) · Historical Studies of British Isles (3 works) · Bishops (2 works) · Art (1 work) · Attendance (1 work) · Battle (1 work) · Church attendance (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work) · Confusion (1 work) · Historical Art and Culture Studies (1 work)