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John Leland

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John Leland

Birth
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Death
18 Apr 1552 (aged 45–46)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
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London, City of London, Greater London, England Add to Map
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A historian who was commissioned by Henry VIII to list the antiquities of England. Although Leland went mad and died before his work was complete, he travelled extensively and his writings were used heavily by later antiquarians such as Camden and Stow.
A historian who was commissioned by Henry VIII to list the antiquities of England. Although Leland went mad and died before his work was complete, he travelled extensively and his writings were used heavily by later antiquarians such as Camden and Stow.

Bio by: Mark McManus

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Mark McManus
  • Added: Jan 12, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10309240/john-leland: accessed ), memorial page for John Leland (1506–18 Apr 1552), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10309240, citing St. Michael-le-Querne, London, City of London, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.