Wood’s Biographical Dictionary of Oxford Alumni Publisher(s)_Day & Son for FG Moon Basileae [Basel]: [Roberto Cheimerino =

Basileae [Basel]: [Roberto Cheimerino = Winter]

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Wood’s Biographical Dictionary of Oxford Alumni Publisher(s)_Day & Son for FG Moon Basileae [Basel]: [Roberto Cheimerino =Anthony Wood, who sometimes chose to style himself Wood, is described as a very strong lusty man, of uncouth manners and appearance not avaricious and a despiser of honours [he] led a life of self denial, entirely devoted to antiquarian research. Bell ringing and music were his chief relaxations. (Ency. Brit. 11th edition.) Britannica also adds that his taste and judgment are frequently warped by prejudice. His work, the first of its kind to deal with