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A Latin letter from Hugo Grotius to Dionysius Petavius

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MS. Lat. misc. c. 4
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A Latin letter from Hugo Grotius to Dionysius Petavius, Aug. 16, 1642, about Andreas Rivetus: with seal.

Dates

  • Creation: Written in A.D. 1642 by H. Grotius

Extent

20 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • Latin

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Lat. misc. c. 4, fols. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

MS. Lat. misc. c. 4

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 20114

Abstract

A Latin letter from Hugo Grotius to Dionysius Petavius

Biographical / Historical

Hugo Grotius (1583-1645) was a diplomat.

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. 30064

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by M. M. Holloway, esq., Nov. 26, 1889.

Physical Facet

On paper

Dimensions

13 5/8 × 9 3/8 in.

Title
A Latin letter from Hugo Grotius to Dionysius Petavius
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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