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<p> A learned antiquary, born in London; for a time keeper of MSS. in the British Museum; author of "Illustrations of Shakespeare," and an illustrated volume, "The [[Dance]] of Death"; left in the [[Museum]] a chest of books and MSS. not to be opened till 1900; was a man of independent means, and a devoted archæologist (1757-1834). </p>
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<p> A learned antiquary, born in London; for a time keeper of MSS. in the British Museum; author of "Illustrations of Shakespeare," and an illustrated volume, "The [[Dance]] of Death"; left in the Museum a chest of books and MSS. not to be opened till 1900; was a man of independent means, and a devoted archæologist (1757-1834). </p>
 
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Latest revision as of 17:14, 15 October 2021

Francis Douce [1]

A learned antiquary, born in London; for a time keeper of MSS. in the British Museum; author of "Illustrations of Shakespeare," and an illustrated volume, "The Dance of Death"; left in the Museum a chest of books and MSS. not to be opened till 1900; was a man of independent means, and a devoted archæologist (1757-1834).

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