Thornhagh Gurdon facts for kids
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Thornhagh Gurdon (born 1663, died November 1733) was an English historian. He was also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London (F.S.A.). This means he was a member of a group that studied old things.
Who Was Thornhagh Gurdon?
Thornhagh Gurdon was born in 1663. His father was Brampton Gurdon from Letton, Norfolk. He also had a younger brother, also named Brampton.
Gurdon went to Caius College, Cambridge, a famous university. In 1682, he earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. Later, when Queen Anne ruled England, he got an important job. He became the "receiver-general" for Norfolk. This meant he was in charge of collecting money for the Queen in that area.
He lived mostly in Norwich, a city in England. In 1728, he wrote a book about the history of Norwich Castle. The book was called Essay on the Antiquity of the Castel of Norwich. It talked about who built the castle and who governed it over time.
Gurdon's Important Books
Thornhagh Gurdon wrote another very important book. It was called History of the High Court of Parliament. This book, published in 1731, was in two parts. It explored the history of the English Parliament.
It also discussed other old legal systems like the Court Baron and Court Leet. These were local courts that handled disputes in villages. Gurdon's book also explained the rights of landowners and tenants.
In March 1718, Gurdon became a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London. This group is dedicated to studying and preserving historical objects and records.
Later Life and Family
Thornhagh Gurdon passed away in November 1733 when he was 70 years old. He was buried in the church at Cranworth with Letton, Norfolk.
He was married to Elizabeth, who was one of the daughters of Sir William Cooke. They had two sons, Brampton and Thornhagh. Sadly, Brampton died before his father. They also had three daughters: Jane, Elizabeth, and Letitia. Mrs. Gurdon lived until 1745.
