Robert Paston 1631-1683
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Robert PASTON, 1st Earl of Yarmouth 1631-83
Biographical Note
Of Oxnead Hall, Norfolk; son of Sir William Paston.
Books
Sir William began the development of the family library (and other collections), continued by Robert. The books were auctioned in London, 10.4.1734 (1513 lots).
Sources
- Moore, A. et al (eds), The Paston treasure: microcosm of the known world, 2018.
- West, S. The development of libraries in Norfolk country houses (UEA Ph.D thesis, 2000).