Seebohm, Frederic, 1833-1912

Frederic Seebohm was an English writer and historian. He wrote the book "The Oxford Reformers: John Colet, Erasmus and Thomas More" (1867), as well as historical and legal studies of the English village.

From the description of Frederic Seebohm fonds. [1864-1909]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 651604500

Frederic Seebohm was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, and educated in York. In 1855 he moved to Hitchin, Hertfordshire, where he lived for the rest of his life. He had begun to read for the bar at the Middle Temple whilst still living in Yorkshire and was called to the bar in 1856. In 1859 he became a partner in Sharples & Co bank, which his father-in-law had co-founded. He later became president of the Institute of Bankers. Besides being a committed Quaker and political liberal, Seebohm was strongly interested in history, particularly the medieval period and agricultural history; he wrote and published several books on historical and religious topics and his writings are still influential today.

From the guide to the Seebhom, Frederick, c1525-c1891, (Senate House Library, University of London)

From the guide to the Seebhom, Frederick: Montagu Sharpe, 1909, (Senate House Library, University of London)