Difference between revisions of "Robert Bruce 1626-1685"
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| − | Noted as a collector of [[format::manuscript|manuscripts]] and antiquities. Library [[auction::auctioned]] in [[location of auction::London]], [[date of auction::19.5.1690]] (1275 lots). | + | Noted as a collector of [[format::manuscript|manuscripts]] and antiquities. Library [[auction::auctioned]] in [[location of auction::London]], [[date of auction::19.5.1690]] (1275 lots). His will has no explicit mention of books; they would have been part of the residue of his estate, goods and chattels left to his wife, to dispose of amongst their children as she thought fit. |
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| + | *[https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D3385174 Will of Robert Bruce, The National Archives PROB 11/380/596]. | ||
*Alston, R. C. ''Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800''. St Philip, 2010 | *Alston, R. C. ''Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800''. St Philip, 2010 | ||
*Henderson, T. F., and Victor Stater. [https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/3757 "Bruce, Robert, second earl of Elgin and first earl of Ailesbury (bap. 1626, d. 1685), nobleman."] ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography''. | *Henderson, T. F., and Victor Stater. [https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/3757 "Bruce, Robert, second earl of Elgin and first earl of Ailesbury (bap. 1626, d. 1685), nobleman."] ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography''. | ||
Revision as of 22:55, 29 May 2020
Robert BRUCE, 1st Earl of Ailesbury 1626-85
Biographical Note
Lord Chamberlain.
Books
Noted as a collector of manuscripts and antiquities. Library auctioned in London, 19.5.1690 (1275 lots). His will has no explicit mention of books; they would have been part of the residue of his estate, goods and chattels left to his wife, to dispose of amongst their children as she thought fit.
Sources
- Will of Robert Bruce, The National Archives PROB 11/380/596.
- Alston, R. C. Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800. St Philip, 2010
- Henderson, T. F., and Victor Stater. "Bruce, Robert, second earl of Elgin and first earl of Ailesbury (bap. 1626, d. 1685), nobleman." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.