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Biography of Sir John Wolley of Pirford (1541 – 1596)

This biography makes up part of my study regarding the life and family of John Mynterne, aptly known as the Dark Conjurer of Batcombe. The Mintern / Myntern family were well connected with the Tudor court and closely connected with Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, The English Reformation, stately executions including the demise of Mary Queen of Scots and stories which are far…