James Bertie 1653-1699
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James BERTIE, 1st Earl of Abingdon 1653-99
Biographical Note
Son of Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey. He inherited estates in Berkshire and the title 5th Baron Norreys in 1657 and his father's title in 1666. Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire 1674; increasingly involved thereafter in political affairs, he was created Earl of Abingdon in 1682.
Characteristic Markings
Bertie used an engraved armorial bookplate (Franks 2370/*43); the extent and disposition of his library is not known.
Sources
- James Bertie, 1st Earl of Abingdon, Wikipedia.
- Cokayne, G. E. The complete peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland. London, 1910-59.
- Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.