tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474129171557998598.post2003094356242410464..comments2023-11-18T00:31:20.322-08:00Comments on Things I've Learned from Wikipedia: Entry: Staffordshire HoardReginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06679938378527859497noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474129171557998598.post-74116444063410600072009-10-05T11:37:30.691-07:002009-10-05T11:37:30.691-07:00Well, I concede that the article does not quite ex...Well, I concede that the article does not quite explain how "protector of the crown's financial interest" came to be "investigator of sudden deaths".<br /><br />I like to think, however, that it was something like: <i>"What? One of Our subjects went and died? That's going to cost Us in lost taxes. Quick, find out if there's anyone We can sue for damages!"</i>Henning Makholmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299831550580392748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474129171557998598.post-44067552718868846982009-10-05T11:23:01.120-07:002009-10-05T11:23:01.120-07:00Oh, well damn! Thanks for pointing that out... an...Oh, well damn! Thanks for pointing that out... and having the integrity to do the background reading, that I apparently lack.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679938378527859497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474129171557998598.post-74860923660990939082009-10-04T08:51:44.436-07:002009-10-04T08:51:44.436-07:00The word "coroner" is a link, leading to...The word "coroner" is a link, leading to an article that explains all:<br /><br />"The office of Coroner was formally established in England by Article 20 of the "Articles of Eyre" in September 1194 to "keep the pleas of the Crown" or in Latin "custos placitorum coronas" from which the word "coroner" is derived. This role provided a local county official whose primary duty was to protect the financial interest of the crown in criminal proceedings.<br />...<br />Coroners also have a role in treasure trove cases. This role arose from the ancient duty of the coroner as a protector of the property of The Crown."Henning Makholmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299831550580392748noreply@blogger.com