Ley, Robert (1669- )

Diploma of Doctorate in Philosophy and Medicine at Padua University. Signed by Michel Angelo Molinetti [1645-1714], Propraeses: Francisco Besenella, Protector: Tommaso Cataneo [1660-1725], Promotor: Alessandro Borromeo [1625-1708], Inclytae nationis Britannorum Protector. It is certified by Carlo Torta de Comitissa, Doctor of Law, and written by Roccho Maria Castelli. Produced in Padua.

1696

1 volume 4 ll. (first & last bl.). 4to. 231/2 x 18 cm. On vellum. Gilt-stamped arabesque Venetian binding: with appended leather covered metal seal-case (seal wanting). Text in black and gold, within gold rules.

Acquired before 1917 (Musuem Reg. No. 4480)

Robert Ley also studied at Leyden University where he is entered under the date 28 December, 1693 as 'Anglus, aet 24 med.' [Cf. R. W. Innes Smith, 'English-speaking Students of Medicine at ... Leyden'. 1932, p. 141, where this Diploma is mentioned.]

Database description transcribed from S.A.J. Moorat, Catalogue of Western Manuscripts on Medicine and Science in the Wellcome Historical Medical Library (London: Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, 1962-1973).