Elias Ashmole
Elias Ashmole (1617–1692) was an English antiquary, politician, and founding member of the Royal Society, known for his contributions to the study of history and antiquities. He left behind a significant collection of manuscripts, including poetry that reflects the political and cultural climate of his time, which has recently become the focus of renewed scholarly interest.
Born on May 23, 1617 (407 years old)
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Spain:
Elias Ashmole was a royalist who collected poetry and owned the manuscript containing the adapted sonnet.
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Portugal:
Elias Ashmole founded the Ashmolean Museum and left his collection to the University of Oxford.
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