Person Briggs; Robert (c 1661 - 1718); scholar Briggs Robert scholar c 1661 - 1718 British Male Norwich, Norfolk, England, Europe c 1661 Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe 22 December 1718 17181222 Burial: Under the communion table in the church of Corton, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gresham College (1686-) Lowestoft, Suffolk (-1718)

Scholar 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 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) Parents: Augustine Briggs Siblings: William Briggs Fellow 30/11/1693 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. 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 1660 - 22 Dec 1718 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 02/12/2022 as part of the Name Authority Project update. NA5637 21/11/2001 Andyg pmab 02/04/2026 RS_NET\VirginiaM Yes a524e134-f8a0-49ce-ad40-e59bf0d5459d