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The Royal Society: Science in the Making

Elias Ashmole

1617 - 1692

Born

23 May 1617

Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, Europe

Died

18 May 1692

Lambeth, England, Europe

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
20/05/1663
Occupation
Antiquary; Solicitor
Relationships
Parents: Simon Ashmole and Anne Bowyer Married: 1) Eleanor Manwairing; 2) Mary Forster, Lady Mainwairing (her petition for separation was rejected in 1657); 3) Elizabeth Dugdale
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