Jon Chesey
- aka "Cheesy Jon"
Persona:
Jon's persona in the SCA took a long time to crystallize, but was eventually derived from his interest in astronomy as the tools and methods that captured his interest were only available at the very end of the SCA period. As such, Jon Chesey is a late 16th century Englishman, the latter son of a lord, releasing him from burdensome expectations of taking over the estate. Instead, Jon was free to travel and pursue his interest in astronomical sciences. He would have studied the works of Ptolemy and Copernicus, learned instrumentation from Brahe.
History in the SCA:
- Timeline:
- Started in the SCA in 1999 after being introduced by Sir Donato el Lobo
- AoA: February 2004
- Iren Fyrd: June 2017
- Torse: March 2018
- Leather Mallet: September 2018
- Golden Calon Swan: May 2019
- Groups and Affiliations:
- Current Group: Barony of Three Rivers
- Previous Groups:
- Shire of Oakheart
- Shire of Carlsby
- Offices:
- Herald for Barony of Three Rivers (2016 - 2019)
- Gold Key for Barony of Three Rivers (2018 - Current)
- White Hawk Herald for Anton IV and Yseult, 72nd Crown (2019 - 2020)
- Webminister for Barony of Three Rivers (2021 - Current)
- Events Run
- Winter Court 2018 - A Norse Yule Celebration
- Gryphon's Fest 2019 - A Merry Band of Thieves
- Gryphon's Fest 2021 - Our Saints Weekend
- Classes Taught
- History of Calontir through Song
- A Brief History of Medieval Astronomy
- Christianity and Astronomy in the Medieval Period
- Movement of the Heavens
- De Sphaera (On the Sphere)
- Championships:
- Rattan fighting champion for Barony of Three Rivers 2016-2017
Activities
- Rattan fighting
- Bardic singing
- Mathematical & Observational Astronomy
- Costuming
- Brewing & Vinting
- Voice Heraldry
Other Information
- In case of court: No special preferences. Surprises are fine.
- Personal website: http://jonvoisey.net/
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Too Many Sons - song written to be performed at Gulf Wars XXIX 2020: The War That Never Was