The Court of Henry II of England in the 1180s and the Office of King of Arms

Crouch, David

Abstract

Examines evidence in the poetry of Bertran de Born which suggests that the office of King Herald, or King of Arms can be dated a century earlier than previously believed, which puts a new light on tournament culture and court ceremonial in the twelfth century

Citation

Crouch, D. (2010). The Court of Henry II of England in the 1180s and the Office of King of Arms. Coat of arms, 3rd ser., 6(220), 47 - 55

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 2010
• Print ISSN: 0010-003x
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 3rd ser., 6
• Issue: 220
• Pages: 47 - 55
• Keywords: Heraldry; Heralds; Kings of arms; Henry II King of England; Ceremonial; Tournaments
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/409335
• Publisher URL: https://www.theheraldrysociety.com/publications/contents-of-series-3-of-the-coat-of-arms-2005-2017/