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Henry VIII they were still looked upon with an eye of respect as may be collected from Dr Turner who abashed Bishop Gardiner on account of the low meaning of his name. But to comfort the Bishop he found an Advocate (The King) who after deep researches declared that his patron's name was not Gardner as the English pronounced it, but Gardiner with the French Accent and therefore a Gentleman. And not long after this an Act was passed and amended by Edward VI and Mary I in the latter of whose reign after reciting.
"that of late the people had been very bold in feigning imagining inventing and publishing fond and fantastical prophecies by reason of the names of people in order to make rebellion. It was enacted that for the future the first offence should be Imprisonment for a year and Forfeiture of 10 and the second offence Imprisonment for Life and Forfeiture of Goods." ^
"that of late the people had been very bold in feigning imagining inventing and publishing fond and fantastical prophecies by reason of the names &c of people in order to make rebellion &c It was enacted that for the future the first offence should be Imprisonment for a year and Forfeiture of 10 and the second offence Imprisonment for Life and Forfeiture of Goods."
About the Author
David T. Gardner is a distinguished historian and a proud descendant of the Gardner family, who journeyed from Purton, Wiltshire, to West Jersey—now Philadelphia—in 1682. Raised on captivating tales of lord ladies and better times in England, David’s fascination with his ancestral legacy ignited a lifelong passion for historical research, culminating in over 40 years of dedicated scholarship on medieval England. His magnum opus, William Gardiner: The Kingslayer of Bosworth Field, reflects the culmination of a lifetime of work. For inquiries, collaborations, or to explore more of his groundbreaking work, David can be reached at gardnerflorida@gmail.com or via his blog at Wyllyam.KingslayersCourt.com, a digital haven for medieval history enthusiasts (TNA SP 1/14).
David T. Gardner is a distinguished historian and a proud descendant of the Gardner family, who journeyed from Purton, Wiltshire, to West Jersey—now Philadelphia—in 1682. Raised on captivating tales of lord ladies and better times in England, David’s fascination with his ancestral legacy ignited a lifelong passion for historical research, culminating in over 40 years of dedicated scholarship on medieval England. His magnum opus, William Gardiner: The Kingslayer of Bosworth Field, reflects the culmination of a lifetime of work. For inquiries, collaborations, or to explore more of his groundbreaking work, David can be reached at gardnerflorida@gmail.com or via his blog at Wyllyam.KingslayersCourt.com, a digital haven for medieval history enthusiasts (TNA SP 1/14).
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