Borlase, William, 1695-1772

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Dates:
Birth 1695-02-02
Death 1772-08-31
Britons
English

Biographical notes:

William Borlase, English geographer and studier of pre-Christian Britain. He wrote several books on British geography and antiquity, often focusing his interest on Celtic ruins.

From the description of William Borlase manuscript material : 1 item, 1764 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 76945092

From the guide to the William Borlase manuscript material : 1 item, 1764, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.)

Epithet: Author of the ' Antiquities of Cornwall '

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000302.0x000127

Epithet: MP for Chipping Wycombe (1628)

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000302.0x000131

English antiquary and author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Ludgvan [Cornwall], to Jeremiah Milles, 1752 Aug. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270524050

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Subjects:

  • Antiquarians
  • Art
  • Art, British
  • Druids and druidism
  • Fossils
  • Geographers

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Burford, Oxfordshire (as recorded)
  • New Hall, Essex (as recorded)
  • Cornwall (England : County) (as recorded)
  • East Horndon, Essex (as recorded)
  • Constantine, Cornwall (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Ludgvan, Cornwall (as recorded)
  • Bath, Somerset (as recorded)
  • Cornwall, England (as recorded)
  • England--Cornwall (County) (as recorded)
  • Greenstead, Essex (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)