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
- Alston, R. C. Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800. St Philip, 2010.
- McKitterick, D. The making of the Wren Library, 1995, 59-60.
- Oates, J. C. T. Cambridge University Library: a history. Cambridge, 1986.