Hodkinson, I. (2022). John Archer of Oxen Holm (1672-1735) physician, collector and pillar of Kendal society.. Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society 22 (series 3). Vol 22, Bowness-on-Windermere: Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society. pp. 115-136. https://doi.org/10.5284/1105550. Cite this via datacite
| Title: | John Archer of Oxen Holm (1672-1735) physician, collector and pillar of Kendal society. | ||
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| Issue: | Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society 22 (series 3) | ||
| Series: | Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society | ||
| Volume: | 22 | ||
| Page Start/End: | 115 - 136 | ||
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| Abstract: | Born into a well-connected Kendal family, John Archer exemplifies how in the late 17th century an intelligent young man set about forging a career. His uncle and early role model, William Nicolson, later Bishop of Carlisle, encouraged him to apply to his alma mater Queen's College Oxford in 1690, with the initial aim of studying medicine. There he was taken under the wing of Edward Lhwyd, keeper of the Ashmolean Museum, who fostered Archer's interest in fossils and plants, a passion shared with Nicolson. Archer moved to Cambridge where he completed his medical degree before seeking practical experience in London. While at Oxbridge and in London he rubbed shoulders with many of the celebrated scholars of his day and witnessed their doings during the early period of the Enlightenment. He later returned to Kendal where he settled at Oxen Holm, the family estate, to practise medicine. He became embedded in Westmorland society, serving as JP and mayor of Kendal. He married twice and acquired influence and wealth. He died in 1735 and an endowment benefitted Kendal Free School and the 'deserving poor' of Kendal. His memorial is in Kendal Parish Church. | ||
| Year of Publication: | 2022 | ||
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| Created Date: | 08 Mar 2023 |
