Humphrey Wanley
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Humphrey Wanley
HUMPHREY WANLEY antiquary and librarian Date: 1672 - 1726
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1672 1726 Antiquary Humphrey Librarian
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1. Title: "Humphrey Wanley: The Curious Antiquary and Librarian of the Seventeenth Century" Humphrey Wanley (1672-1726), an accomplished antiquary and librarian, is depicted in this evocative portrait, a testament to his deep passion for history and the preservation of knowledge. Born in London, Wanley's fascination with antiquities began at an early age. He was educated at Westminster School and later at Trinity College, Cambridge. However, it was his unquenchable thirst for knowledge that truly set him apart. Wanley's career as an antiquary and librarian began in earnest when he was appointed librarian to Sir Robert Cotton, the renowned antiquarian and collector. During his time at Cotton's library, Wanley made significant discoveries, including the Cottonian MS Vitellius A.xv, a copy of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle that is now housed in the British Library. In 1700, Wanley was appointed librarian to Queen Anne, a position he held until her death in 1714. During his tenure, he expanded the royal library and catalogued its holdings, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in Europe. Wanley's work as a cataloguer and antiquary was groundbreaking, as he employed a systematic approach to organizing and classifying books, paving the way for modern library science. Wanley's contributions to the field of antiquities extended beyond his work as a librarian. He was a prolific writer, publishing numerous works on various aspects of British history and antiquities. His most famous work, "Ancient Funeral Monuments," is a seminal study of English funerary monuments and their inscriptions. This portrait of Humphrey Wanley captures the essence of a man whose dedication to the preservation of history and knowledge left an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of the seventeenth century. His legacy continues to inspire scholars and antiquarians to this day.
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