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Authorised form of nameBriggs; Robert (c1661 - 1718); scholar
Datesc1661 - 1718
NationalityBritish
Place of birthNorwich, Norfolk, England, Europe
Date of birthc. 1661
Place of deathLowestoft, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Date of death22 December 1718
DatesAndPlacesBurial:
Under the communion table in the church of Corton, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe
OccupationScholar
Research fieldUnfortunately, 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
ActivityEducation:
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 categoryFellow
Date of election30/11/1693
RelationshipsParents: Augustine Briggs
Siblings: William Briggs
SourceSources:
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.
CodeNA5637
Archives associated with this Fellow
RefNoTitleDate
LBO/10/9Copy letter from R Howman, Norwich, to Robert Briggs27 January 1684/1685
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