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| King, Edward. Adm. pens. at CLARE, July 11, 1752. [Only s. of Edward, of Norwich. School, Harrow (1752).] Matric. Michs. 1752. Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Sept. 18, 1757. Called to the Bar, 1763. On the Norfolk circuit. Recorder of King's Lynn. "In his attendance on the circuit he defended a lady from a faithless lover, and afterwards married her." F.R.S., 1767. F.S.A., 1770; President, 1784; but subsequently quarrelled with the Society. Writer of many archaeological papers and works on a great variety of subjects, chiefly attempts at novel interpretation of the Scriptures. Author, Hymns to the Supreme Being; Seminary for Seamen; Morsels of Criticism; Remarks on the Signs of the Times; Munimenta Antiqua, or Observations on Ancient Castles ; the last book "is full of foolish theories, misplaced learning, and blunders, but the importance of its plans and details, despite inaccuracies, is generally recognised by antiquaries." Died at his house in Mansfield Street, London , Apr. 16, 1807, aged 72. His country residence was The Oakery, Clay Hill, Beckenham, Kent . Buried in Beckenham churchyard. ( Harrow Sch. Reg.; D.N.B.; Inns of Court; G. Mag., 1807, I. 388-90.) | Edward KING Approx. lifespan: 1734–1807 pens. Clare College adm1752:07:11 Only s. of Edward, of Norwich, [Norfolk], Sch: Harrow School Harrow, [Middlesex], (1752) .] Matric. 1752:10MT: Adm. Lincoln's Inn: 1757:09:18 Called to the Bar: 1763 On the Norfolk , circuit. Recorder of: King's Lynn, [Norfolk], "In his attendance on the circuit he defended a lady from a faithless lover, and afterwards married her." FRS 1767 FSA 1770 President: 1784 but subsequently quarrelled with Society Writer of many archaeological papers and works on a great variety of subjects, chiefly attempts at novel interpretation of the Scriptures. Publ.: Hymns to the Supreme Being; Sch: Seminary for Seamen ; Morsels of Criticism; Remarks on the Signs of the Times; Munimenta Antiqua, or Observations on Ancient Castles ; the last book "is full of foolish theories, misplaced learning, and blunders, but the importance of its plans and details, despite inaccuracies, is generally recognised by antiquaries." d. at his house Mansfield Street, London , 1807:04:16 aged 72. bur. in Beckenham churchyard [Kent], His country residence was The Oakery, Clay Hill, Beckenham, Kent , Refs: Harrow School Reg. Refs: D.N.B. Refs: Inns of Court Refs: G. Mag. 1807, I. 388-90. |