The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Francis Fawkes (1674 - 1747)
Member of parliament for Knaresborough from 1714-1715 Other biography: https://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1690-1715/member/fawkes-francis-1674-1747 Relevant locations: Educated at Jesus College, Oxford UniversityLived at or near Farnley, North Yorkshire
Relationships: Francis Fawkes was a visitor to the collection of Ralph Thoresby (1658-1725)
Linked manuscript items: as Mentioned or referenced by - "[Guest Book to Thoresby's Museum]," Yorkshire Archaeological Society MS27, Leeds
References in Documents:
Ralph Thoresby's guestbook of visitors to his museum (Yorkshire Archaeological Society MS27)
[*] Cicero,
Joly 19. 1700. Fran:Francis Fawkes
(of Farnelay Esī¢³Esque Esquire )
Delectat, et prodest.
De Amicitia, 22: "Delightful and profitable as it is."