Robert Huntington 1637-1701

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Robert HUNTINGTON 1637-1701

Biographical Note

Bishop of Raphoe, previously chaplain to the English Factory at Aleppo.

Books

Gathered extensive oriental collections during his travels; gave oriental books to "subsequent owner" contains a listed "LF" character as part of the property label and has therefore been classified as invalid., Oriental mss purchased by Bodleian after his death. Remainder of library sold at auction in London, 27.1.1702, 16.5.1702 (1443 lots).

Sources

ODNB. Philip, 60-1. Alston, Inventory.