SKINNER, THOMAS [SSNE 4383]

Surname

SKINNER, SKYNNER

First name

THOMAS

Nationality

ENGLISH

Social status

GENTRY

Text source

Thomas Skinner was an Englishman who served as an envoy for the English parliament to Denmark-Norway. A letter from parliament dated 25 December 1644 authorised him to act as ambassador to Denmark regarding trade trouble

Bodleian Library Tanner MSS; G. Bell, Diplomatic Representatives.

 

English Civil War

Service record

ENGLAND, DENMARK-NORWAY

Arrived 1644-09-06

Departed 1645-05-27

Capacity AMBASSADOR, purpose DIPLOMACY