Authorised form of name | Briggs; Robert (c1661 - 1718); scholar |
Dates | c1661 - 1718 |
Nationality | British |
Place of birth | Norwich, Norfolk, England, Europe |
Date of birth | c. 1661 |
Place of death | Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe |
Date of death | 22 December 1718 |
DatesAndPlaces | Burial: Under the communion table in the church of Corton, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe |
Occupation | Scholar |
Research field | Unfortunately, very little is known about Briggs' early life or legal and academic career. He succeeded Roger Meredith (FRS 1681) as Gresham Professor of Law. He was not active in the Royal Society's work after his election and moved away from London short |
Activity | Education: Corpus Christi College, Cambridge (BA 1680/1; MA 1684; LLD Lit. Reg. 1689) Career: Fellow of Corpus (1682-1685); Professor of Law, Gresham College, London (1687-1718) |
Membership category | Fellow |
Date of election | 30/11/1693 |
Relationships | Parents: Augustine Briggs Siblings: William Briggs |
Source | Sources: Bulloch's Roll; Venn; Ward Notes: Approximate birth date from Venn as Briggs was 16 when he was admitted to Corpus Christi College in 1677. |
Code | NA5637 |
Archives associated with this Fellow
RefNo | Title | Date |
LBO/10/9 | Copy letter from R Howman, Norwich, to Robert Briggs | 27 January 1684/1685 |