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William Oldys

William Oldys

1696–1761

Occupation
antiquarian

William Oldys (14 July 1696 – 15 April 1761) was an English antiquarian and bibliographer.

Incarceration history

Facilities

  1. Fleet Prison
    Dates unknown

Biography

William Oldys (14 July 1696 – 15 April 1761) was an English antiquarian and bibliographer.

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