Lee, John Rafter

Epithet: of Add MS 34808

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Epithet: surveyor

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Epithet: of Alder. . .

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Epithet: of London

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Epithet: of Southrop, county Gloucestershire

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The collection was formed by John Fiott Lee of Hartwell (1783-1866), collector of antiquities and man of sciences. Lee was born on 28 April 1783, the eldest son of John Fiott, merchant of London, and of Harriet, second daughter of William Lee of Totteridge Park, Hertfordshire. He was educated at St. John's College, Cambridge, where he was fifth wrangler in 1806 (B.A., 1806; M.A., 1809; LL.D., 1816). On 4 October 1815 he assumed the name of Lee by royal license, under the will of his maternal uncle, William Lee Antoine of Colworth House, Bedfordshire. At the same time he acquired the estates of Colworth in Bedfordshire, Totteridge Park, and other lands. In 1827 he also inherited the estate of Hartwell in Buckinghamshire. Lee was one of Cambridge University's travelling bachelors, 1807-1810, making a tour through Europe and the East, during which time he collected objects of antiquity. On his return he resumed the study of law, and on 3 November 1816 was admitted to the College of Advocates, becoming its treasurer and librarian. He practised in the ecclesiastical courts until 1858. In 1863 he was admitted a barrister of Gray's Inn, and in 1864 became a Q.C. He was elected F.R.S. in 1831. Lee died at Hartwell House, near Aylesbury, 25 February 1866.

From the guide to the Papers on Italy and the Roman Catholic Church, 17th century - 1832, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)

Epithet: DD; Principal Clerk of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

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Epithet: innholder at Bridgnorth

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Epithet: of Add MS 36050

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