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[[file:P1120472(4).JPG|thumb|Richard Freeman's bookplate (British Museum, Franks Collection)]]
 
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====Biographical Note====
 
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Born in [[place of birth::Gloucestershire]], son of [[family::John Freeman]]. Matriculated at [[education::Christ Church, Oxford]] 1661, but did not graduate; entered the [[organisations::Middle Temple]], where he became a [[occupation::barrister]] in 1674. Through his friendship with [[associates::John Somers]], he was appointed [[occupation::Lord Chancellor of Ireland]] in 1707.   
 
Born in [[place of birth::Gloucestershire]], son of [[family::John Freeman]]. Matriculated at [[education::Christ Church, Oxford]] 1661, but did not graduate; entered the [[organisations::Middle Temple]], where he became a [[occupation::barrister]] in 1674. Through his friendship with [[associates::John Somers]], he was appointed [[occupation::Lord Chancellor of Ireland]] in 1707.   
  
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Freeman used an engraved armorial bookplate Franks 11343/*452); the extent of his library is not known, and he died intestate.
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Freeman used an engraved armorial bookplate (Franks 11343/*452); the extent of his library is not known, and he died intestate.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 08:42, 30 August 2021

Richard FREEMAN 1646-1710

Richard Freeman's bookplate (British Museum, Franks Collection)

Biographical Note

Born in Gloucestershire, son of John Freeman. Matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford 1661, but did not graduate; entered the Middle Temple, where he became a barrister in 1674. Through his friendship with John Somers, he was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland in 1707.

Books

Freeman used an engraved armorial bookplate (Franks 11343/*452); the extent of his library is not known, and he died intestate.

Sources

  • Foster, J. Alumni Oxonienses. Oxford, 1891.
  • Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.
  • Richard Freeman (Wikipedia).