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| Benjamin STILLINGFLEET Adm. sizar (age 17) at TRINITY, 14 Apr., 1720. S. of Edward ( 1677-8 ), R. of Wood-Norton, Norfolk , and grandson of the next. B. 1702 . School, Norwich [ Norfolk ] (Mr Reddington). Matric. 1721 ; Scholar, 1723 ; B.A. 1723/4 . Settled at Felbrig, Norfolk , as tutor to Ashe-Windham's son, William, 1724-38 . Travelled abroad, 1741 . Made the acquaintance of Robert Price, of Foxley, Herefordshire ; afterwards made his chief home there. Attended the assemblies of Mrs Agmondesham Vesey at Bath [ Somerset ], c 1748 ; the term Blue-stocking probably originated from the grey or blue stockings he wore at these meetings. Became acquainted with Linnean system; proposed English names for grasses. Botanist and miscellaneous writer. His preface to Miscellaneous Tracts introduced Linnean principles into England. Musician; wrote librettos for oratorios. Died at his lodgings in Piccadilly, London , 15 Dec., 1771; buried in St James', Piccadilly [ London ]. M.I. Will, P.C.C. ( D.N.B. ; Le Neve, Mon. ) | Benjamin STILLINGFLEET Approx. lifespan: 1702–1771 Adm. sizar (age 17) at Trinity College 1720:04:14 s. of Edward STILLINGFLEET (1677) R. of Wood-Norton, Norfolk and grandson of Edward STILLINGFLEET (1648) b. 1702 School Norwich, [ Norfolk ] ( Mr – REDDINGTON ). Matric. 1721 Scholar 1723 B.A. 1723/4 Settled at Felbrig, Norfolk as tutor to Ashe-Windham's son, William 1724-38 Travelled abroad 1741 Made the acquaintance of Robert Price, of Foxley, Herefordshire ; afterwards made his chief home there. Attended the assemblies of Mrs Agmondesham Vesey at Bath, [ Somerset ] c1748 ; the term Blue-stocking probably originated from the grey or blue stockings he wore at these meetings. Became acquainted with Linnean system; proposed English names for grasses. Botanist and miscellaneous writer His preface to Miscellaneous Tracts introduced Linnean principles into England. Musician; wrote librettos for oratorios. Died at his lodgings in Piccadilly, London 1771:12:15 ; buried in St James' Piccadilly, [ London ] M.I. Will, P.C.C. ( D.N.B. ; Le Neve, Mon. ) |