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WILLIAM LAMBARDE Topographer, historian and legal writer, keeper of the records in the Tower of London. Date: 1536 - 1601
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1536 1601 Historian Keeper Legal Records Topographer
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1. Title: "William Lambarde: A Scholar of History, Topography, and Law in Tudor England" William Lambarde (1536-1601), an English antiquary, topographer, historian, and legal writer, is depicted in this evocative portrait. Born in the village of East Cottingwith in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Lambarde rose to prominence during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. The image captures Lambarde in scholarly attire, with a quill pen in hand and an open book on the table before him. The bookshelves behind him are filled with volumes, testifying to his vast knowledge and dedication to learning. As the keeper of the records in the Tower of London, Lambarde had unparalleled access to historical documents, which he meticulously studied and documented. Lambarde's work as a topographer is evident in his seminal publication, "A Perambulation of Kent," which provides a detailed description of the county's history, geography, and antiquities. His historical works, such as "Archelaeon, or a Discourse upon the Primitive and Original Titles of Cities, Towns, and Boroughs," and "A Topographia of Kent," further cemented his reputation as a leading antiquarian. As a legal writer, Lambarde's most notable work is "Eirenarcha, or the Office and Duty of a Sheriff," which offers an in-depth analysis of the role and responsibilities of a sheriff in Elizabethan England. His legal expertise extended to the realm of ecclesiastical law, as evidenced by his work on the "Parochial Antiquities of Great Britain." This portrait immortalizes a man who dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the preservation of history. William Lambarde's contributions to the fields of topography, history, and law continue to influence scholars and researchers today.
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