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John [2nd Baronet] Aubrey, 2nd Baronet (c. 1650 - 15 Sep 1700)

Barrister and politician, and High Sheriff of Glamorganshire. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Brackley from 1698 to his death in 1700. Other biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_John_Aubrey,_2nd_Baronet Relevant locations: Educated at Jesus College, Oxford University
Educated at Middle Temple, Temple
Lived at or near Llantrithyd, Glamorgan
References in Documents:
MS Book of Benefactors (MacGregor, ed.)

The celebrated Sir John Aubrey, Bart. from Lhantrithyd in Glamorgan, a noble man born to an illustrious family, gave the Ashmolean library the History of Ancient Coins by the celebrated Jean Vaillant, antiquary to the French king, which was recently published in two volumes in Paris.