Camden, William, 1551-1623 (antiquary)

Person

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Dates

Existence: 1551 - 1623

Biography

William Camden (1551-1623), antiquary and historian, was born at the Old Bailey, London, on 2 May 1551. He was educated at Christ's Hospital, St Paul's School and Oxford University. After a period travelling the country collecting archaeological material, Camden became usher of Westminster School in 1575, and headmaster in 1593. He continued his antiquarian tours during the school vacations. Although he was a layman, Camden was prebendary of Salisbury, 1589-1623. He was also Clarenceux king of arms, 1597-1623. His major work, Britannia, was first published in 1586. Camden died at Chislehurst, near London, on 9 November 1623.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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Transcripts of Thomas Baker's copies of documents, mainly relating to Cambridge University, in the British Museum, Late eighteenth century

File

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.02.23

Scope and Contents Transcript from Baker 6 (Harl. 7033).1. Papers relating to Corpus Christi College. pp. 1-39. 2. 'Sidney College.' pp. 14-47. 3. Papers relating to Jesus College. pp. 51-71. 3. Papers relating to Jesus College. pp. 51-71. 5. 'Transcripts from my Ld. Chief Justice Hale's Papers, some of which are now in the custody of the Rev. G. Harbin. The accounts of Colleges were these, that were taken and given in when Queen Elizabeth was at Cambridge 1564.' pp. 103-165. 6....

Dates: Late eighteenth century

Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Two-letter class: western post-medieval manuscripts / Mm / Transcripts of Thomas Baker's copies of documents, mainly relating to Cambridge University, in the British Museum

Fonds

William Camden: Historical armorial of England

Fonds

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8137

Scope and Contents

A collection, probably autograph, of five hundred and ten coats of arms in colour. The entries are arranged chronologically, starting with William I and ending with James I. Genealogical notes and other particulars have been added in most instances. The majority of the book was compiled around 1598, but there are two coats of arms of James I that probably date from the year of his succession (1603). There is catalogue entry describing the collection on the inside cover.

Dates: 1600 (Circa)

Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Found in: Cambridge University Library

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