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Archive of Richard Bethell

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Comprises correspondence and papers of, and concerning, Richard Bethell, lawyer and politician.

Dates

  • 1819-1924

Extent

0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Don c. 150, fols. 1-2].
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MSS. Don c. 150, c. 150*

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 20674

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence and papers of, and concerning, Richard Bethell, 1st Baron Westbury.

Biographical / Historical

Richard Bethell (1800-1873) was a graduate of Wadham College, Oxford. He was called to the bar in 1820 and made queen's counsel in 1840. In 1851 he became MP for Aylesbury and in the same year was appointed vice-chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster. The following year he became solicitor-general and received a knighthood. In 1856 he was made attorney-general and in 1861 he became Lord Chancellor, taking the title Baron Westbury of Westbury in Wiltshire. He was forced to resign in 1865. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given to the library by the Friends of the Bodleian, March 1979.

Indexed Names and Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Archive of Richard Bethell
Status
Published
Author
EAD version 2021 by Catherine McIlwaine
Date
EAD version 2021-01-29 09:23:38 +0000
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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