Kerrich, Thomas (1748–1828), artist, clergyman and President of Magdalene College, Cambridge

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Kerrich, Thomas (1748–1828), artist, clergyman and President of Magdalene College, Cambridge

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1748 - 1828

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Fellow and President of Magdalene College.

English clergyman, principal Cambridge University librarian (Protobibliothecarius), antiquary, draughtsman and gifted amateur artist. He created one of the first catalogue raisonnés (for the works of the artist Marten van Heemskerck). An antiquary who collected ancient Roman coins and published papers on architecture, sepulchres and coffins. In 1816, he bought and restored the Leper Chapel in Cambridge. Has been described as 'one of the most distinguished but least loved Fellows of the College'.

Article 'Portrait of a Magdalene Artist: Thomas Kerrich', by D. Robinson College Magazine vol. 47 (2002-03) pp. 53-64

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1797 Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries

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