Willis, Browne

Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

(1682-1760)

Antiquary, ed. at Westminster and Oxf., entered the Inner Temple 1700, sat in the House of Commons 1705-8. He wrote History of the Counties, Cities, and Boroughs of England and Wales (1715), Notitia Parliamentaria, etc.

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Willis' Court, Brackley Street
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