Talk:Hugh de Mapenor

Magister
Even though it's not entirely the same thing, ought "Magister" to be linked to Magister officiorum, to give readers at least some idea of what the title implies? The title in the post-Roman west isn't actually mentioned in the Magister officiorum article other than a brief "The office was retained in Ostrogothic Italy after the fall of the Western Roman Empire", but it would at least provide some context; it's reasonable to assume that the typical reader's reaction will be "what the hell is a magister?", while those who do have a knowledge of mediaeval titles will likely assume it refers to Master of the Horse. If not linked, it probably warrants an explanatory footnote. – iride  scent  15:58, 4 September 2009 (UTC)


 * I'm away from my books right now, but magister here isn't anything like the office. It means that the person was educated, think Master of Arts, which is what the title evolved into. I can footnote it when I get home to the books. Ealdgyth - Talk 19:26, 5 September 2009 (UTC)