Gilbert Coll. Ms. 138 - Autobiography and Sermons of William King

GEMMS Manuscript ID
GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT- 1503
(old series: GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT-1652)
Title
Autobiography and Sermons of William King
Shelfmark
Gilbert Coll. Ms. 138
Creation Date
ca. 1680 - 1730
Contents Note

Contains the Latin autobiography of William King, archbishop of Dublin, with notes on his life and sermons in his hand.

Material Features

Sermons are written with narrow red-ruled margins.

Acquisition

John T. Gilbert's collection of 17th and 18th century books and manuscripts relating to Dublin and Ireland was purchased by Dublin Corporation after his death in 1898 and is housed in the Dublin City Library & Archive, Pearse Street.

Source of Data

Jeanne Shami; "Sir John T. Gilbert, Irish Historian and Archivist", Dublin City Council

Sermons Contained
GEMMS record created
June 23, 2022
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024