Denis L'Isle d.1727

From Book Owners Online
Revision as of 06:49, 28 March 2023 by David (talk | contribs) (Created page with "__NOTITLE__ ===name::Denis or name::Denys name::L'ISLE d.date of death:;1727=== ====Biographical Note==== Son of family::Maurice L'Isle of location::Gui...")
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)

Denis or Denys L'ISLE d.date of death:;1727

Biographical Note

Son of Maurice L'Isle of Guisborough, Yorkshire, clergyman. LL.B Trinity Hall, Cambridge 1712, admitted at Gray's Inn 1717. After a spell as a schoolmaster at Willingham, Cambridgeshire he became auditor and registrar of Trinity College, Cambridge in 1717.

Books

L'Isle's library was auctioned in London, beginning 10 February 1729; no catalogue has been traced, but the sale was advertised in the Daily Journal and Daily Post. His brief will has no mention of books; his estate was divided between his brother and sisters.

Sources

  • Alston, R. C., Inventory of sale catalogues ... 1676-1800, St Philip, 2010.
  • Venn, J. and J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge, 1922.