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Elias Ashmole
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English antiquarian, politician, officer of arms, astrologer and alchemist (1617-1692)
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Elias Ashmole (1617–1692) was a male historian, astrologer, and politician from the Kingdom of England. Born in Lichfield and educated at Brasenose College, he was called to the bar and became a member of the Middle Temple. He died in Lambeth in 1692. Ashmole was a member of the Royal Society, where his work is recognized in the Royal Society collection.
He wrote in English and Latin. His notable works include *Church Notes of Berkshire 1665-66*, *Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum, Vol. 1*, and *William Lilly's History of His Life and Times from the Year 1602 To 1681*. He is also associated with the work *El camino a la dicha*. His writings are described in sources such as *The Nuttall Encyclopædia* and the *Encyclopædia Britannica* 11th edition.
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Person · Open Library
- Works
- 22
Top works
- Church Notes of Berkshire 1665-66
- William Lilly's History of His Life and Times from the Year 1602 To 1681
- William Lilly's History of His Life and Times
- Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum, Vol. 1
- El camino a la dicha
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Elias
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Place of birth
- Lichfield
- Place of death
- Lambeth
- Occupation
- politician
- Educated at
- Brasenose College
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- Elias Ashmole by John Riley.jpg
- Significant event
- call to the bar
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- member of
- Middle Temple
- Commons category
- Elias Ashmole
- date of birth
- 1617-00-00
- date of death
- 1692-01-01
- name in native language
- Elias Ashmole
- writing language
- English language
- Commons Creator page
- Elias Ashmole
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