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Tollet's origins and parentage are not known, but he began life in [[location::Ireland]], where he was a founder member of the [[organisations::Dublin Philosophical Society]] in 1683, as well as a [[occupation::teacher]] of mathematics; he is known to have trained one of his daughters to have been scientifically proficient. In 1688 he moved to England and held various administrative posts, including that of [[occupation::accountant-general]] of Ireland, and [[occupation::secretary]] of the excise. In 1702 he became a [[occupation::commissioner]] of the Navy, and moved to live in the Tower of London. He was acquainted with both [[crossreference::Samuel Pepys 1633-1703|Samuel Pepys]] and [[crossreference::John Evelyn 1620-1706|John Evelyn]]. In 1718 he retired to [[location::Betley, Staffordshire]]. | Tollet's origins and parentage are not known, but he began life in [[location::Ireland]], where he was a founder member of the [[organisations::Dublin Philosophical Society]] in 1683, as well as a [[occupation::teacher]] of mathematics; he is known to have trained one of his daughters to have been scientifically proficient. In 1688 he moved to England and held various administrative posts, including that of [[occupation::accountant-general]] of Ireland, and [[occupation::secretary]] of the excise. In 1702 he became a [[occupation::commissioner]] of the Navy, and moved to live in the Tower of London. He was acquainted with both [[crossreference::Samuel Pepys 1633-1703|Samuel Pepys]] and [[crossreference::John Evelyn 1620-1706|John Evelyn]]. In 1718 he retired to [[location::Betley, Staffordshire]]. | ||
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*Gambier Howe, E. R. J. ''Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum''. London, 1903-4. | *Gambier Howe, E. R. J. ''Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum''. London, 1903-4. | ||
*Londry, Michael. [https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/60262 "Tollet, George (d. 1719), mathematician and naval administrator."] Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. | *Londry, Michael. [https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/60262 "Tollet, George (d. 1719), mathematician and naval administrator."] Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. | ||
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George TOLLET d.1719
Biographical Note
Tollet's origins and parentage are not known, but he began life in Ireland, where he was a founder member of the Dublin Philosophical Society in 1683, as well as a teacher of mathematics; he is known to have trained one of his daughters to have been scientifically proficient. In 1688 he moved to England and held various administrative posts, including that of accountant-general of Ireland, and secretary of the excise. In 1702 he became a commissioner of the Navy, and moved to live in the Tower of London. He was acquainted with both Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn. In 1718 he retired to Betley, Staffordshire.
Books
Tollet used an engraved armorial bookplate, which exists printed in red as well as black (Franks 29548-9). The extent and disposition of his library are not known.
Sources
- Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903-4.
- Londry, Michael. "Tollet, George (d. 1719), mathematician and naval administrator." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
- Information from Michael Londry.