Person Gale; Thomas (c 1636 - 1702); scholar and antiquarian Gale Thomas scholar and antiquarian c 1636 - 1702 British Male Scruton, Yorkshire, England, Europe 1635 or 1636 York, Yorkshire, England, Europe 8 April 1702 17020408 Burial: The middle of the choir of York Minster, York, Yorkshire, England, Europe

Clergyman, Church of England Education: Westminster School; Trinity College, Cambridge (BA 1658/98; MA 1662; BD and DD 1675); incorporated at Oxford (1669) Career: Fellow of Trinity (1659); signed for priest's orders (1666); Vicar of Barrington, Cambridgeshire (1667); Regius Professor of Greek (1672); High Master of St Paul's (1672-1697); Prebendary of St Paul's (1676); Dean of York (1697-1702) Parents: Christopher Gale and Frances Conyers Married: Barbara Pepys Children: Roger Gale (FRS 1717); Samuel Gale Additional relatives: son-in-law William Stukeley (FRS 1718) Throughout his life, Gale published multiple works, including a collection 'Opuscula mythologica, ethica, et physica' as well as editions by Greek and Latin authors. He is, however, most well-known for his collection of works on Early English history (1687). He was a friend and correspondent of Samuel Pepys (FRS 1665). Royal Society roles: Secretary 1679-1681, 1685-1693; VP 1682- , 1685-; Council 1678-1681, 1683, 1685-1695, 1697 Fellow 06/12/1677 Sources: Bulloch's Roll; DNB; Venn; Hunter; Foster Notes: DNB has 7 April as date of death. Gale P0047.jpg ©The Royal Society International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 https://royalsocietypublishing.org/action/doSearch?ContribAuthorRaw=Gale%2C+Thomas RCN: 40142 RCN: 40141 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/results?mi_search_type=adv&mi_adv_search=yes&adv_person_id=AUTH3173 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/image-rs-9708 1635 or 1636 - 7 or 8 Apr 1702 The past Fellows entries are under continuous revision. If you have queries or additional information to contribute, please contact Library@royalsociety.org. Content in external sources is not controlled by the Royal Society and historical sources may include content that is now unacceptable. Reviewed on 05/09/2022 as part of the Name Authority Project update. NA5147 21/11/2001 Andyg Pmab 06/05/2025 RS_NET\VirginiaM Yes http://viaf.org/viaf/46783945 01e716b9-3da9-4ee6-93e7-4431831a2f29