Trumbull, William, Sir, 1639-1716

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Birth 1639-09-08
Death 1716-12-14
Bretons,

Biographical notes:

Politician; knighted Nov. 21, 1684; Secretary of State and privy councillor under William III, May 3, 1695-Dec. 1, 1697; in his retirement, befriended the young Alexander Pope.

From the description of Letter : Whitehall [London, Eng.], to [William] Blathwayte [i.e. Blathwayt], 1697 Aug. 6. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122580819

Sir William Trumbull (1639-1716), a noted lawyer, foreign diplomatist, and Secretary of State 1695-1697, was one of Alexander Pope's earliest and most generous patrons. For further details of his life and achievements see the Dictionary of National Biography.

From the guide to the Diary of travels through Italy and France, compiled by Sir William Trumbull, 1664-1665, 1664-1670, (GB 206 Leeds University Library)

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  • Diaries
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