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Thomas Digges memorandum

 Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS457_I26_O1
Image of Thomas Digges memorandum
Image of Thomas Digges memorandum

Dates

  • 1586 March 20

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Thomas Digges (approximately 1546-1595) was a noted mathematician who continued the interest of his father Leonard (d. 1571) in the application of mathematics to military science. He was appointed by the Earl of Leicester as Muster-Master-General to the English forces in the Netherlands, a position which he filled with great ability.

Extent

1 sheet (1 page) ; 23 x 20 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General Note

Manuscript signed by Digges, dated 20 March 1586. The manuscript is a certificate or memorandum regarding some English troops in the service of the States General of Holland.

Subjects

Linked Records

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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