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|name = Amice Hodgson
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|name = Amice Hodgson-Degas
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|town = Preston
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|picture = Ledge_Avatar.jpg
  
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|gender = female
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|motto = I learn to succour the distressed.
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|motto = I learn to succour the distressed.
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|full_title = Lady Amice "Ledge" Hodgson (Baronet of [[Preston]])
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|full_title = Lady Amice "Ledge" Hodgson (Baronet of [[Preston]])
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|county = County Palatine of Lancaster
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|county = Lancaster
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|country = Kingdom of England
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|country = Kingdom of England
 
|affiliations = ''(unknown)''
  
|affiliations = ''(unknown)''
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|ig_name = Ledge
 
|acct-created = 2 March 2008
  
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The '''Lady Amice "Ledge" [[Hodgson]]''' was born in [[Newton Bushel]], [[Devonshire]], [[England]], on March 2, 1436. She was baptized on 27 April 1456 by [[Dasharna]] of [[Liverpool]], became engaged on 9 June 1456 to [[Thedukeofholmby]] and married him on 12 July of the same year.
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The '''Lady Amice "Ledge" [[Hodgson]]-Degas''' was born in [[Newton Bushel]], [[Devonshire]], [[England]], on March 2, 1436. She was baptised on 27 April 1456 by [[Dasharna]] of [[Liverpool]], became engaged on 9 June 1456 to [[Thedukeofholmby]] and married him on 12 July of the same year.
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[[Image:Ledge_Gown.jpg|thumb|left|198px|Wedding Gown]]
  
[[Image:Ledge_Gown.jpg|thumb|left|198px|Wedding Gown]]
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== Family ==
  
== Family ==
   
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'''- Father :''' [[Gabriel Degas]]
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'''- Father ''': Gabriel Degas
   
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'''- Mother :''' Unknown Degas
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'''- Mother ''': Eustacia''' '''
   
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'''- Cousins :''' [[Adec]] & [[Leonidas]]
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'''- Cousins ''': Adec & Leonidas
   
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'''- Second Husband :''' [[Thedukeofholmby]] - Winthrop [[Hodgson]]
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'''- Second Husband ''': Thedukeofholmby - Winthrop Hodgson
   
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'''- First Husband :''' [[Jasonlestreet]] - Jason le Street
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'''- First Husband ''': Jasonlestreet - Jason le Street
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'''- Children :''' Expecting
  
   
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'''- Son ''': Pádraig Hodgson
   
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'''- Daughter ''': Lowena Sonnie Hodgson
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
   
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Born in Newton Bushel, Devonshire, she worked as a seamstress for a family friend.
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Born in Newton Bushel, Devon. She worked as a seamstress for a family friend.
   
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One day at the local market she met a boy from the ajoining town of [[Newton Abbot]]. They secretly wed but sadly Amice was ousted for covourting with married persons. Amice fled the town and her first husband aboard a ship to Liverpool and found herself in Preston.
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One day at the local market she met a boy from the a-joining town of [[Newton Abbot]]. They secretly wed but sadly Amice was ousted for cavorting with married persons. Amice fled the town and her first husband aboard a ship to Liverpool and found herself in Preston.
   
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After some time of hard labor she has finally been granted her own land to farm. She has made a name for herself in the town and hopes for the day she can do more. Her first husband later arrived in town to be reunited but shortly after he fled north and his body was found in [[Girvan]], [[Kingdom of Scotland]].
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After some time of hard labor she was finally granted her own land to farm. She then made a name for herself in the town and hoped for the day she could do more. Her first husband later arrived in town to be reunited but shortly after he fled north and his body was found in [[Girvan]], [[Kingdom of Scotland]].
   
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It was in [[Preston]] that she believed fate exsisted as she was reunited with her family through a chance conversation with a stranger. She was part of the [[Degas]] family.
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It was in [[Preston]] that she believed fate existed as she was reunited with her family through a chance conversation with a stranger; she was part of the [[Degas Family]].
   
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Some months after becoming a widow she fell in with [[Thedukeofholmby]], whom she married after a short engagement and had two children with.
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She can often be found in the [[Preston Arms]] tavern. Drunk and dancing with everyone. She best watch out before her reputation catches up with her.
  
   
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In the new year of [[1457]] Amice had decided due to all the recent tragedy that it was time to move on. Not lightly taken as [[Preston]] had been her home and she loved it. Her family needed her thou and she decided to move to [[Penrith]] in [[Cumberland]] to support them. Tragedy struck again and [[Degas]] died leaving the family torn apart with grief. Amice found herself uprooting again and taking herself back to her birthplace near [[Exeter]]. After many months of coming to terms with how life had turned sour Amice decided it was time to return to the town she always loved above all. Amice returned to [[Preston]] on 28th October [[1457]] and took up home in her former bakehouse at 9 [[Main Street]].
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Some months after becoming a widow she fell in with [[Thedukeofholmby]], whom she is now married to. She is shortly to be expecting his children.
  
   
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After being widowed for a second time, Amice went into a reclusive state and parted with all her town and county commitments. Times in [[Preston]] did not get better and the county along with much of the north found itself dealing with huge debts from the war. Her former home of [[Ribble Stead]] which had lain empty since her husbands death had to be given up as Amice did not have the finances to put it back in order. She also let her fields spoil as no buyer could be found or labour to till them. Lastly her bakehouse sat dormant until better times came to [[Lancaster]].
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In her life, she has visited [[Liverpool]], [[Manchester]], and [[Preston]], all in [[England]].
  
   
 
=== Second Wedding ===
  
=== Second Wedding ===
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=== Mayor of Preston ===
  
=== Mayor of Preston ===
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In late June Amice decided she had built enough of a footing in [[Preston]] to run for mayor. She had already been town [[mentor]]for three months as well as acted on the [[Preston Council]]. Her vision was to transform [[Preston]] into a cultural centre and make it attractive to visitors. She headed this plan under the slogan "Gateway to the North".
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In late June Amice decided she had built enough of a footing in [[Preston]] to run for mayor. She had already been town [[mentor]] for three months as well as acted on the [[Preston Council]]. Her vision was to transform [[Preston]] into a cultural centre and make it attractive to visitors. She headed this plan under the slogan "Gateway to the North".
   
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Her first election win was somthing of a joke in the county as her opposistion was the corpse of former resident [[Daximus]] who got 15% of the vote. Her second term was agaisnt her good friend [[Ericedricson]]. She ran the town from 30th June to 29th August [[1456]].
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Her first election win was something of a joke in the county as her opposition was the corpse of former resident [[Daximus]] who got 15% of the vote. Her second term was against her good friend [[Ericcedricson]]. She ran the town from 30th June to 29th August [[1456]].
   
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=== Widowed Again ===
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Her intention is to run again in the future.
  
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On 6th November [[1457]] her second husband; [[Thedukeofholmby]] was declared dead. He had been missing for a couple of weeks prior.
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=== University ===
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Since moving to Preston Amice had always involved herself in the town and county affairs. Once she moved into [[Ribble Stead]] she set up a study and surrounded herself with books on running state systems. On moving to [[Penrith]], she was accepted as a student at the [[Cumberland]] university and of late has transferred to [[Lancaster]].
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With this she hopes to be able to serve the kingdom in a greater capacity.
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*Master's in Latin: 13%
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*Master's in ancient Greek: 3%
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*Master's in modern languages: 20%
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*Basics of History : 100%
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*Study of government institutions : 100%
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*Principles of Law : 100%
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*Communication techniques : 12%
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*Tax collection mechanisms : 68%
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*Trading : 24%
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*Basic knowledge of the military : 39%
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*Stonemasonry : 25%
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*Basic Seafaring : 23%
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*Basic Naval Engineering : 23%
   
 
== Curriculum Vitae ==
  
== Curriculum Vitae ==
   
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*Mayor of [[Preston]] - 2 terms
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*Judge of [[Lancaster]] - 3rd June [[1457]]
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*Chancellor of [[Lancaster]] - to 4th Febuary [[1457]].
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*[[Preston]] Town Councilor - 15th March [[1456]] to Present(7 terms)
 
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*[[Sergeant]] of [[County Palatine of Lancaster]] - 15th March [[1456]] to 10th October [[1456]] (4 terms)
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*Mayor of [[Preston]] - 30th June [[1456]] to 29th August [[1456]](2 terms)
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*[[Mentor]] of [[Preston]] - 4 terms
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*[[Preston]] Town Councilor - 15th March [[1456]] to December [[1456]](11 terms)
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*[[Sergeant]] of [[County Palatine of Lancaster]] - 15th March [[1456]] to 10th October [[1456]](4 terms)
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*Editor of the ''[[Preston Preacher]]''
  
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*Chairwoman of the [[Preston Bread Production Guild]]
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*[[Mentor]] of [[Preston]] - 15th April [[1456]] to 30th June [[1456]](4 terms)
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*Former Editor of the ''[[Preston Preacher]]''
 
*[[Farmer]]
  
*[[Farmer]]
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*Recruit of the [[LHG]] 7th July [[1456]] to 31st January [[1457]].
 
*[[Baker]]
  
*[[Baker]]
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*[[Civil Servant]]
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[[Category:People]]
  
[[Category:People]]

Latest revision as of 21:25, 5 June 2016

Amice Hodgson-Degas
—  Preston resident  —
Ledge Avatar
Amice Hodgson-Degas		 Hodgson Crowned
Coat of arms
Personal motto: I learn to succour the distressed.
Full title Lady Amice "Ledge" Hodgson (Baronet of Preston)
Place of Residence (unknown), Preston, Lancaster
Affiliations (unknown)
In-game name Ledge
Account created 2 March 2008
Forum name Ledge


The Lady Amice "Ledge" Hodgson-Degas was born in Newton Bushel, Devonshire, England, on March 2, 1436. She was baptised on 27 April 1456 by Dasharna of Liverpool, became engaged on 9 June 1456 to Thedukeofholmby and married him on 12 July of the same year.



Ledge Gown

Wedding Gown

Family[]

- Father : Gabriel Degas

- Mother : Eustacia

- Cousins : Adec & Leonidas

- Second Husband : Thedukeofholmby - Winthrop Hodgson

- First Husband : Jasonlestreet - Jason le Street

- Son : Pádraig Hodgson

- Daughter : Lowena Sonnie Hodgson

History[]

Born in Newton Bushel, Devon. She worked as a seamstress for a family friend.

One day at the local market she met a boy from the a-joining town of Newton Abbot. They secretly wed but sadly Amice was ousted for cavorting with married persons. Amice fled the town and her first husband aboard a ship to Liverpool and found herself in Preston.

After some time of hard labor she was finally granted her own land to farm. She then made a name for herself in the town and hoped for the day she could do more. Her first husband later arrived in town to be reunited but shortly after he fled north and his body was found in Girvan, Kingdom of Scotland.

It was in Preston that she believed fate existed as she was reunited with her family through a chance conversation with a stranger; she was part of the Degas Family.

Some months after becoming a widow she fell in with Thedukeofholmby, whom she married after a short engagement and had two children with.

In the new year of 1457 Amice had decided due to all the recent tragedy that it was time to move on. Not lightly taken as Preston had been her home and she loved it. Her family needed her thou and she decided to move to Penrith in Cumberland to support them. Tragedy struck again and Degas died leaving the family torn apart with grief. Amice found herself uprooting again and taking herself back to her birthplace near Exeter. After many months of coming to terms with how life had turned sour Amice decided it was time to return to the town she always loved above all. Amice returned to Preston on 28th October 1457 and took up home in her former bakehouse at 9 Main Street.

After being widowed for a second time, Amice went into a reclusive state and parted with all her town and county commitments. Times in Preston did not get better and the county along with much of the north found itself dealing with huge debts from the war. Her former home of Ribble Stead which had lain empty since her husbands death had to be given up as Amice did not have the finances to put it back in order. She also let her fields spoil as no buyer could be found or labour to till them. Lastly her bakehouse sat dormant until better times came to Lancaster.

Second Wedding[]

On the 12th July 1456, Lady Amice Degas married Winthrop Hodgson at St. Wilfrid's in Preston. Media:Wedding_Album.pdf

Mayor of Preston[]

In late June Amice decided she had built enough of a footing in Preston to run for mayor. She had already been town mentor for three months as well as acted on the Preston Council. Her vision was to transform Preston into a cultural centre and make it attractive to visitors. She headed this plan under the slogan "Gateway to the North".

Her first election win was something of a joke in the county as her opposition was the corpse of former resident Daximus who got 15% of the vote. Her second term was against her good friend Ericcedricson. She ran the town from 30th June to 29th August 1456.

Widowed Again[]

On 6th November 1457 her second husband; Thedukeofholmby was declared dead. He had been missing for a couple of weeks prior.

University[]

Since moving to Preston Amice had always involved herself in the town and county affairs. Once she moved into Ribble Stead she set up a study and surrounded herself with books on running state systems. On moving to Penrith, she was accepted as a student at the Cumberland university and of late has transferred to Lancaster.

With this she hopes to be able to serve the kingdom in a greater capacity.

  • Master's in Latin: 13%
  • Master's in ancient Greek: 3%
  • Master's in modern languages: 20%
  • Basics of History : 100%
  • Study of government institutions : 100%
  • Principles of Law : 100%
  • Communication techniques : 12%
  • Tax collection mechanisms : 68%
  • Trading : 24%
  • Basic knowledge of the military : 39%
  • Stonemasonry : 25%
  • Basic Seafaring : 23%
  • Basic Naval Engineering : 23%

Curriculum Vitae[]

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