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Revision as of 01:48, 10 May 2020
Sir William THOMPSON d.1695
Biographical Note
Details of his early career and education have not been traced; he was a member of the Middle Temple, became a Serjeant at law, and was knighted in 1689.
Books
In his will, Thompson directed that his library of books be divided between his two sons Stephen (later attorney-general of Virginia) and William (later an MP and judge), "as is usuall in cases of that nature". The extent of his library is not known. Examples: Blickling Hall 20.f.19.
Characteristic Markings
Thompson used a large engraved armorial bookplate (Franks 29303).
Sources
- Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.