Alexander William Lindsay
Alexander William Lindsay, 25th Earl of Crawford, was a prominent 19th-century British nobleman and bibliophile known for amassing a vast collection of rare books and manuscripts, including the Codex Lindesianus. His library, the Bibliotheca Lindesiana, became renowned for its valuable literary holdings, which he preserved at his estate in Lanca-shire. Lindsay's commitment to literature and scholarship made significant contributions to the preservation of historical texts, influencing future generations of scholars and collectors.
Born on Jan 01, 1812 (213 years old)
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Alexander William Lindsay, the Earl of Crawford, purchased the Codex Lindesianus in 1872.
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