Eulogy of James II dedicated to pope Clement XI

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MS. Add. C. 266

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'Jacobus Secundus, Maioris Britanniæ Rex: eius Vitæ ac Virtutum Synopsis', a eulogy dedicated to pope Clement xi (d. 1721). The text begins 'Singulari diuinæ Prouidentiæ nutu.'

The note 'Di M. Caprara' on p. x probably gives the author's name.

Dates

Creation: written early in the 18th century in Italy

Extent

106 pages

Language of Materials

Latin

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Add. C. 266, pp. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

MS. Add. C. 266

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 20015

Additional Description

Abstract

Eulogy of James II dedicated to pope Clement XI, written early in the 18th century in Italy.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical details unknown.

Other Finding Aids

Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 29636.

Custodial History

Two letters from count Politi Flamini of Recanati are at p. i, dated Feb. 16 and 24, which state that the MS. is from the library of cardinal Nina of Recanati.