When was William Camden born and where did he die?
William Camden was born in London on the 2nd of May 1551. He died at Chislehurst on the 9th of November 1623.
Questions about William Camden
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What were the publication dates for the Latin editions of Britannia by William Camden?
The first edition appeared in Latin in 1586. Subsequent Latin editions followed in 1587, 1590, 1594, 1600 and 1607.
How did William Camden influence the Oxford English Dictionary through his book Remaines Concerning Britain?
Camden's Remaines Concerning Britain often serves as the earliest or sole usage cited for words in the Oxford English Dictionary. It contains the first-ever alphabetical list of English proverbs which editors of principal modern dictionaries heavily exploited.
Why did William Camden censor parts of his history of Queen Elizabeth's reign?
William Camden heavily revised and self-censored his work to favour his patron James I. Analysis showed the deathbed scene to be a fabricated addition supporting James's succession.
When did William Camden found the lectureship in history at Oxford University?
In 1622 he founded an endowed lectureship in history at Oxford. This was the first such lectureship in the world and continues today as the Camden Professor of Ancient History.