Gilbert Holt d.1719

Gilbert HOLT d.1719

Biographical Note

Admitted at Trinity Hall, Cambridge as a scholar on 12th April 1680, graduating BA in 1683/4, and MA in 1687. He was then elected a Fellow of the College. He was probably chaplain to Sackville Tufton (1688-1753) of Newbottle, Northamptonshire.

Books

Warren’s book records that “Gilbert Holt (chosen and admitted Scholar of Ye House Apr 12 1680) gave his Books to ye Library in number about 180”. The surviving books at Trinity Hall are theological works.

Holt's typical inscription, from an example at Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Characteristic Markings

Holt typically inscribed his books "Sum e libris Gilberti Holt de Aul: Trin. Cantabr:" on the front flyleaf.

Sources

• Dale, A. W. W., editor. Warren's Book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1911.
• Venn, J. and J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge, 1922.
• Information from Jenni Lecky-Thompson.