John Laughton d.1712
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John LAUGHTON d.1712
Biographical Note
Cambridge University Librarian.
Books
“Left behind him a good collection not only of books but also of coyns &c” (Hearne). Gave ca.2000 books to Trinity College, Cambridge during his lifetime; most of his collection was dispersed at his death. The English part of his library was sold by auction in Sheffield, 9.12.1713 (no catalogue survives).
Sources
J. C. T. Oates, Cambridge University Library: a history. Cambridge, 1986. . D. McKitterick, The making of the Wren Library, 1995, 59-60. R. C. Alston, Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800. St Philip, 2010