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John Somer — 14th century, end; English

MS. Digby 57

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Title

John Somer — 14th century, end; English

Astronomical texts and tables. — 14th century, end; English

Raymundus Massiliensis — 14th century, end; English

Nicholas of Lynn (?) — 15th century; English

Shelfmark

MS. Digby 57

Date

14th century, end

15th century

Language

Latin

Contents

MS. Digby 57 – Part 1
Astrological texts and tables.
John Somer Chronicle
MS. Digby 57 – Part 2
Astronomical texts and tables.
MS. Digby 57 – Part 3
Astronomical texts
Raymundus Massiliensis Liber iudiciorum
MS. Digby 57 – Part 4
Astrological texts
Nicholas of Lynn (?) Astronomia super physicam

Acquisition

Donated to the Bodleian, 1634.

Provenance

Kenelm Digby, 1603–1665

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Title

Astronomica including John Somer, Astronomical texts and tables, Raymundus Massiliensis, Nicholas of Lynn (?)

Shelfmark

MS. Digby 57

Summary

[Mr. Madan has noted that 1. lacks I. 30-35, II. 3-7, 9-11, 31-2. E. W. B. N.]

Date

14th century, end, 15th century

Language

English

Physical extent

179 Leaves

Custodial history

Manuscript 1414 acquired by the Bodleian Library (30). Belonged in whole or in part to Thomas Allen of Gloucester Hall.

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Collection contents

Digby Manuscripts

Astronomica including John Somer, Astronomical texts and tables, Raymundus Massiliensis, Nicholas of Lynn (?)

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Connections

People associated with this object

  • Johannes, Somer, 1340-1400

  • Raymond, de Marseille, ca. 1140

  • Digby, Kenelm, 1603-1665

  • Grosseteste, Robert, 1175?-1253

  • Albohali, -835

  • Rogerus, Herefordensis, ca. 1170

  • Nicholas, of Lynn, active 1386-1411

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