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Bolton, Edmund. Matric. pens. from TRINITY, Michs. 1589. B. c. 1575. Adm. at the Inner Temple. Poet and learned antiquary; but, being a Romanist, he was debarred from all public employment. He formed a grand scheme for a 'royal academy or college and senate of honour'; also for the collection of historical documents. In later life he fell into great poverty, and was imprisoned in the Fleet and Marshalsea. Died c. 1633. ( D.N.B. ) | Edmund BOLTON Approx. lifespan: 15751633 Matric. pens. from Trinity College 1589:10MT: b. c1575 Adm. at the Inner Temple. Poet and learned antiquary; but, being a Romanist, he was debarred from all public employment. He formed a grand scheme for a 'royal academy or college and senate of honour'; also for the collection of historical documents In later life he fell into great poverty, and was imprisoned in the Fleet, [London], and Marshalsea, [London], Died c1633 ( D.N.B. ) |