'Thomas of Rokeby receiving the honour of Knighthood', c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech.

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'Thomas of Rokeby receiving the honour of Knighthood', c1860, (c1860). In 1327 following a campaign in Scotland Thomas de Rokeby (died 1356), was knighted by King Edward III and given lands worth ú100 a year. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A'Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co., London]

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