| Description | Degree issued to Thorpe 'In virum doctissimum et clarissimum Thomam Eduardum Thorpe manigecastrensem post comprobatam examine rigoroso praecipue in chemia insigi cum laude superato doctrinam jura et privilega doctoris philosophiae et magistri liberalium artium' [To the most learned and illustrious man, Thomas Edward Thorpe, of Manchester, after having passed a rigorous examination with distinction, especially in chemistry, the doctrine of law and the privileges of a doctor of philosophy and a master of the liberal arts].
Commencing with acknowledgement of Grand Duke Frederick I of Baden: 'Quod Bonum Felix Faustumque Sit Sub Auspiciis Augustissimi et potentisssimi principis ac domini domini Friderici magni ducis badarum ducis zaringiae...' [May it be good, happy, and prosperous under the auspices of the most august and most powerful Prince and Lord, Lord Frederick the Great, Duke of Badia, Duke of Tsargrad...] and continuing with 'Rectoris academiae magnificentissimi protectore academiiae magnificico viro amplissimo illustrissimo Hermanno Kopp' [The Rector of the most magnificent academy, the protector of the academy, the magnificent man, the most extensive and illustrious, Hermann Kopp].
Inscribed in ink: 'To Harry with kind regards of his friend Tom'. Inscribed verso: 'T.E. Thorpe Ph.D. &c. Copy Diploma Heidelberg'. |