William Camden
Date of Birth  :
1551-05-02
Place of Birth  :
London,England
Country  :
United Kingdom
Field of Expertise  :
Antiquarian and Historian
Educational background  :
Ph.D from Oxford University.
Acheivements / Contributions  :

  • William Camden wrote the first topographical survey of the islands of Great Britain and Ireland and the first detailed historical account of the reign of Elizabeth I of England.

  • He received the title of Clarenceux King-at-arms in 1593

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Bibliography  :
Remains Concerning Britain,The Visitation of the County of Rutland in the Year 1618-19: Taken by William Camden, Clarenceaux King of Arms.