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Latest revision as of 02:20, 13 May 2021
David BOSANQUET 1699-1741
Biographical Note
Son of David Bosanquet, a London merchant. Few biographical details can be traced, beyond his marriage to Dorcas Melchior (d.1779); the family can be assumed to be Huguenots who settled in England in the 17th century. His will shows that he lived in Philpot Lane, Fenchurch Street and a reference to dealing with "what goods I have ... provided for Turkey" suggests that he too followed a mercantile career. The sums of money mentioned in the will, along with "plate jewells watches and rings" suggest a wealthy household.
Books
Bosanquet used an engraved armorial bookplate, dated 1739 (Franks 3105). The extent of his library is not known, and there is no mention of books in his will; all his chattels and household goods were left to his wife. He did refer to "my medals and medal chest", which were left to his brother Richard.
Sources
- Will of David Bosanquet, The National Archives PROB 11/712/266.
- David Bosanquet, thepeerage.com.
- Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.