Temple, William, 1628-1699

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Dates:
Birth 1628-04-25
Death 1699-01-27
Britons,
English,

Biographical notes:

English statesman and author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : the Hague, to Sir Robert Southwell, 1669 Nov. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270888513

From the description of Autograph letter signed : the Hague, to, Sir Richard Bulstrode, 1675 Aug. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270888514

English diplomat and author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : the Hague, to Sir Richard Bulstrode, British Envoy at Brussels, 1676 May 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270888511

From the description of Autograph letter signed : the Hague, to Sir Robert Southwell, 1669 Oct. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270888509

From the description of Autograph letter signed : the Hague, to an unidentified correspondent (possibly Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington or Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds), 1676 Jan. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270888510

Sir William Temple (1628-99), diplomat, statesman and author, was also a patron of Jonathan Swift, who served as his secretary. See the Dictionary of National Biography for a detailed account of his life.

From the guide to the Upon the approach of the shore at Harwich, in January 1668; begun under the mast at the desire of my Lady Giffard, by Sir William Temple, 1668, (GB 206 Leeds University Library)

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Subjects:

  • Conduct of life Early works to 1800
  • English fiction
  • English poetry
  • Love stories, English
  • Passports
  • Prisoners

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  • France (as recorded)