Difference between revisions of "William Holford 1663-1709"

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===[[personal Title::Sir]] [[name::William]] [[name::HOLFORD]], [[personal Title::1st baronet]] [[date of Birth::1663]]-[[date of Death::1709]]===
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[[File:HolfordWilliamSir1.JPG| thumb | 200px | Bookplate of Sir William Holford (BM Franks Collection *163)]]
 
[[File:HolfordWilliamSir1.JPG| thumb | 200px | Bookplate of Sir William Holford (BM Franks Collection *163)]]
 
====Biographical Note====
 
====Biographical Note====
Of [[location::Welham, Leicestershire]].   
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Of [[location::Welham, Leicestershire]], created a baronet in 1706.   
  
 
====Characteristic Markings====
 
====Characteristic Markings====
Used an engraved armorial bookplate.
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Holford used an engraved armorial bookplate, Franks *163; the extent and disposition of his library are not known.
  
 
====Sources====
 
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*Cokayne, G. E. ''Complete baronetage''.  London, 1900-09.
 
*Cokayne, G. E. ''Complete baronetage''.  London, 1900-09.
*Gambier Howe, E. R. J. ''Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum''. London, 1903. *163.
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*Gambier Howe, E. R. J. ''Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum''. London, 1903.
 
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Revision as of 00:19, 27 May 2020

Sir William HOLFORD or HALFORD, 1st baronet 1663-1709

Bookplate of Sir William Holford (BM Franks Collection *163)

Biographical Note

Of Welham, Leicestershire, created a baronet in 1706.

Characteristic Markings

Holford used an engraved armorial bookplate, Franks *163; the extent and disposition of his library are not known.

Sources

  • Cokayne, G. E. Complete baronetage. London, 1900-09.
  • Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.