John Bossewell
John Bossewell (died 1580) was an English heraldic writer. Life Bossewell was, on his own account, from the north of England, and a gentleman. He appears to have acted as a notary public. Works As an antiquary devoted to heraldic study, Bossewell was a close follower of Gerard Legh. The first edition of his Workes of Armorie was published by Richard Totell in 1572, with a reprint in 1597. The first part, entitled "Concordes", is an abridgement of Legh's Accedens of Armory. Like Legh, he covered symbolism and allegory, conceits and fables. Notes Attribution Year of birth missing 1580 deaths English male writers