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date: 28 February 2021

Oldys, Williamlocked

(1696–1761)
  • Paul Baines

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Oldys, William (1696–1761), herald and antiquary, was born on 14 July 1696, probably in London, the son of the civil lawyer William Oldys (1636–1708) and his mistress, his cousin Ann Oldys (1671–1711).

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