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| Annesley, Francis. Adm. Fell.-Com. at ST JOHN'S, June 24, 1800. S. and h. of Martin (1719), D.D., deceased, late of Bucklebury. B. there May 2, 1734. Matric. Easter, 1800; LL.D. (Lit. Reg.) 1800. F.S.A., 1759. M.P. for Reading, 1774-1806 (in six Parls.). Hereditary Cottonian Trustee of the British Museum. Named as the first Master of Downing College, in the Charter of that College, dated Sept. 22, 1800 (being an heir-at-law of Sir George Downing, under whose will Downing College was founded). Laid the foundation stone of the College, May 18, 1807. For an account of his unremitting endeavours to overcome the law's delay and the obstacles raised against the new foundation, see Downing College History. A collector of valuable editions of the Classics and 'A man of learning and taste.' Died unmarried Apr. 17, 1812. (St John's Coll. Adm.; G. Mag., 1812, I. 491.) | Francis ANNESLEY Approx. lifespan: 1734–1812 Adm Fell.-Com. St John's College 1800:06:24 s. and h. of Martin ANNESLEY, DD (1719) deceased, late of Bucklebury, [ Berkshire ] b. Bucklebury, [ Berkshire ] 1734:05:02 Matric 1800:04ET: LLD Lit. Reg . 1800 FSA 1759 M.P. for: : Reading, [ Berkshire ] 1774-1806 (in six Parls.) Hereditary Cottonian Trustee of: : British Museum Named in the Charter as the first Master: Downing College 1800:09:22 being an heir-at-law of Sir George DOWNING under whose will Downing College was founded Laid the foundation stone of Downing College 1807:05:18 For an account of his unremitting endeavours to overcome the law's delay and the obstacles raised against the new foundation, see Downing College History : A collector of valuable editions of the Classics and 'A man of learning and taste' d. unmarried 1812:04:17 ( St John's College Adm.; G. Mag . 1812, I. 491) |