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| − | ===[[name::William]] [[name::ALLOTT]] d.[[date of | + | ===[[name::William]] [[name::ALLOTT]] d.[[date of death::1670]]=== |
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| − | [[occupation:: | + | A member of a gentry family from [[location::Crigglestone, Yorkshire]] who became a [[occupation::physician]] in [[location::Chesterfield]]. |
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| + | Allott inherited [[subject::medicine|medical]] books from his uncle [[family::Robert Allott]] (d.1642), [[occupation::Linacre Professor]] of Physick at [[organisations::University of Cambridge]]; these included [[subject::theology|devotional]] books as well as [[subject::medicine|medical]] ones, "hoping that these books of divinity will further his soules advantage and future felicity". His books were valued for probate at [[monetary value::£15]]; many were bequeathed to his nephew of the same name. | ||
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*Hoare, P. (gen.ed.), ''The Cambridge history of libraries in Britain and Ireland''. 3 vols. Cambridge, 2006. II 176. | *Hoare, P. (gen.ed.), ''The Cambridge history of libraries in Britain and Ireland''. 3 vols. Cambridge, 2006. II 176. | ||
| + | *Milward, R., Books and booksellers in late 17th century Chesterfield, ''Derbyshire Miscellany'' 10 (1981), 119-145, p.129-30. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:12, 12 July 2022
William ALLOTT d.1670
Biographical Note
A member of a gentry family from Crigglestone, Yorkshire who became a physician in Chesterfield.
Books
Allott inherited medical books from his uncle Robert Allott (d.1642), Linacre Professor of Physick at University of Cambridge; these included devotional books as well as medical ones, "hoping that these books of divinity will further his soules advantage and future felicity". His books were valued for probate at £15; many were bequeathed to his nephew of the same name.
Sources
- Hoare, P. (gen.ed.), The Cambridge history of libraries in Britain and Ireland. 3 vols. Cambridge, 2006. II 176.
- Milward, R., Books and booksellers in late 17th century Chesterfield, Derbyshire Miscellany 10 (1981), 119-145, p.129-30.