How two famous diarists tracked the legacy of Sir Thomas Gresham
In short: This lecture explores how the bequest of Sir Thomas Gresham helped foster scientific interest in seventeenth-century England, as seen through the eyes of his friends, Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn.
The lecture examines the connection between Sir Thomas Gresham's legacy and the growth of scientific inquiry during the 1600s. By analyzing the testimonies of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn—who were both renowned diarists and close friends of the subject—we gain insight into how significant financial bequests shaped the intellectual landscape of the era.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Gresham's Bequest to Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn - Margaret Willes
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