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Progymnasmata. The inn-play or, Cornish-hugg wrestler : digested in a method which teacheth to break all holds, and throw most falls mathematically. Easie to be understood by all gentlemen, &c. and of great use to such who understand the small-sword in fencing. And by all tradesmen and handicrafts, that have competent knowledge of the use of the stilliards, bar, crove-iron or lever, with their hypomochlions, fulciments or baits
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1714 (Publication)
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PARKYNS, SIR THOMAS, BART., second son of Sir Thomas Isham Parkyns, Bart., and Anne, only dau. of Maj. Thomas Cressey, Fulsby on Bain, Lincs.; bapt. 10 Nov 1662; at school under Busby (Progymnasmata, 1714, 11); Trinity Coll.Cambridge, adm.fellow commoner 13 Jun 1680, matr.1680 ; adm.Gray’s Inn 18 May 1682; succ. father as 2nd baronet Jul 1684; an amateur architect, building extensively on his estate at Bunny, Notts.; JP Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire 1684, High Sheriff Nottinghamshire 1689; passionately fond of wrestling and until middle age a vigorous runner and change-ringer; established an annual wrestling competition in Bunny Park; author, Progymnasmata, 1714, and other works; m.1st, 1686 Elizabeth, only dau. of John Sampson, Beraston [Breaston ?], Derbs.; m. 2nd, 7 Feb 1727/8 Jane, dau. of George Barnet, Alderman of York; d. 29 Mar 1741. DNB.
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