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Peter Le Neve

1661 – 1729

British herald and antiquary

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Lived 1661 – 1729 (aged 68). Peter Le Neve was a British genealogist and painter.

Peter Le Neve (21 January 1661 – 24 September 1729) was an English herald and antiquary. He was appointed Rouge Dragon Pursuivant 17 January 1690 and created Norroy King at Arms on 25 May 1704. From 1707 to 1721 he was Richmond Herald of Arms in Ordinary, an officer of arms of the College of Arms. He was a Fellow and first President of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Among his library's holdings was a volume of fragments that found its way into the collection of Richard Rawlinson and thence to the Bodleian Library, Oxford, that contains the so-called "Rawlinson Excidium Troie", a unique testimony to a Latin account of the Trojan War that was used by many medieval writers.

Peter Le Neve was the son of Francis Neve, citizen and Draper of London, by Avice, daughter of Peter Wright. He was the brother of Oliver Le Neve.

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Birth century
Occupation
Genealogist, painter
Nationality
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
Also known as
Peter de Neve

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Le Neve?

British herald and antiquary (1661–1729)

When was Peter Le Neve born?

Peter Le Neve was born on 21 January 1661 in London.

When did Peter Le Neve die?

Peter Le Neve died on 24 September 1729.

What was Peter Le Neve's occupation?

Peter Le Neve was a genealogist and painter.

What nationality was Peter Le Neve?

Peter Le Neve was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Le Neve

· Wikidata: Q7175396

· DBpedia: Peter Le Neve

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