History Of The Ancient Noble Family Of Marmyun: Their Singular Office Of Kings Champion, By The Tenure Of The Baronial Manor Of Scrivelsby, In The County Of Lincoln (1817)

""History of the Ancient Noble Family of Marmyun: Their Singular Office of King¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Champion, by the Tenure of the Baronial Manor of Scrivelsby, in the County of Lincoln"" is a book written by Thomas Christopher Banks in 1817. The book is a detailed account of the Marmyun family, an ancient and noble family that held the prestigious office of King's Champion. The book explores the history of the family, their role as King's Champion, and their connection to the Baronial Manor of Scrivelsby in Lincolnshire. Banks provides a thorough examination of the family's lineage, tracing their ancestry back to the Norman Conquest and beyond. He also delves into the history of the King's Champion, a position that was responsible for defending the monarch's honor in single combat. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medieval England, the nobility, and the unique traditions and customs of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.