The John Bargrave Collection
William Laud (1573 - 1645)
Cleric, bishop, and academic. A student and then fellow of St. John's College, Oxford, 1589–1610. He collected coins and medals and employed Sir Thomas Roe to collect manuscripts for him (Leith-Ross, 166). Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/16112 Other biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Laud Roles: Collector (minor)Relevant locations: Founder or Creator of Oxford University Press (Print Shop)
Member of St John's College (Oxford)
Residence at Lambeth Palace
Title (royalty or holy order) Canterbury
People linked to person: William Laud was a neighbour of John, the Elder Tradescant (c.1570s-c.15 Apr 1638)
William Laud was a neighbour of John Tradescant, the Younger (4 Aug 1608 [bap.]-22 Apr 1662)
John Berkenhead (1617-1679) was a employed by William Laud
William Dell (-fl. 1646) was a employed by William Laud
Thomas Roe (1581-1644) was a source of object(s) for William Laud