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Help requested - meaning of 1662 phrase "ad Facultas Mag."
« on: Thursday 18 September 25 19:11 BST (UK) »
Hi, all,

I just came across the following phrase referencing a 1662 document, "signed by 'Jo. Berkenhead ad Facultas Mag.'".

Would anybody have any idea what it means, please ?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/comments/ideas.

Simon
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Re: Help requested - meaning of 1662 phrase "ad Facultas Mag."
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 18 September 25 19:39 BST (UK) »
Should probably be … ad faculta(te)s mag(ister) = 'Master of Faculties', an official of the Archbishop of Canterbury who could authorise dispensations for things that were normally prohibited.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_the_Faculties

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Re: Help requested - meaning of 1662 phrase "ad Facultas Mag."
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 18 September 25 21:18 BST (UK) »
Hi, Bookbox,

Thank you for that swift and helpful reply.

And the list of holders of the post in the Wikipedia article you included actually identifies the John Birkenhead as well.

Best wishes.

Simon
(1) Janions of Cheshire, Lancashire, Hawaii, Vancouver and Seattle.
(2) Gregorys of Tarporley, Cheshire.
(3) Pughs of 'The New Pale' near Frodsham and Delamere in Cheshire.
(4) Nevills of Llanelly, Llangennech and Felinfoel.
(5) Yaldens of Ovington/Lovington in Hampshire.
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