Biography of Edward Hall 1496-1548

Around 1496 Edward Hall was born to John Hall of Northall Kynnersley Shropshire.

In 1514 Edward Hall (age 18) was admitted to King's College, Cambridge University [Map].

In 1518 Edward Hall (age 22) graduated Bachelor of Arts.

In 1521 Edward Hall (age 25) was a student at Gray's Inn.

On 22 Feb 1528 [his father] John Hall of Northall Kynnersley Shropshire died.

In 1529 Edward Hall (age 33) was elected MP Much Wenlock.

In 1539 Edward Hall (age 43) was elected MP Much Wenlock.

In 1542 Edward Hall (age 46) was elected MP Bridgnorth.

In 1545 Edward Hall (age 49) was elected MP Bridgnorth.

Around 1546 Edward Hall (age 50) made his will in which he names his brother William Hall is named as executor.

Around May 1547 Edward Hall (age 51) died. He was buried in St Benet Sherehog Cordwainer Ward.

Hall's Chronicle. Or to give it its full name, The Union of the Two Noble and Illustre Families of Lancastre and Yorke, was first published in 1548. It was written by Edward Hall.