The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Gaspard de Monconys (1592 - 1664)

Collector and jurist. He studied law in Paris and served as king's adviser and criminal lieutenant ("judge" as Bargrave calls him) in Lyon. He amassed a large collection of coins and medals, prints and paintings, and curiosities (curiositas.org). Other Links: https://curiositas.org/le-cabinet-de-curiosites-de-gaspard-de-monconys-sieur-de-liergues-medailles-gravures-et-tableaux-objets-divers - Curiositas: cabinets de curiosités en Europe Collector (major)
 Relevant locations: Birth place in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes
Death place at Lyon, Rhône-Alpes
 Relationships: Gaspard de Monconys was a friend of John Bargrave (1610-1680)

 References in Documents:
Bargrave's catalogue: Rara, Antiqua, et Numismata Bargraviana (Canterbury Cathedral Lit MS E 16a) 26. Monsr de Liergue Judge Crimimal of Lions, a greate virtuoso, with a large Chamber full of Antiquities, and varieties. my worthy friend.