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 missions; but his ambition was to shine as a man of fashion, and he became conspicuous in the accomplishments required for such a role, being great as a musician and conversationalist. He was also a gymnast, and the "best dancer and skater of his time." He also conceived a passion for collecting books and prints, which an ample fortune from his father enabled him to indulge, and he got together a library rich in books on the classics, history and travels, which he left to Eton College. He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries 1777, and of the Dilettanti Society 1790. He died 28 June, 1799.

STOWELL, BARON. See SCOTT, WILLIAM.

Admitted 11 July, 1712.

Son and heir of John Strange of Fleet Street, London. He was called to the Bar 24 Oct. 1718, and became a King's Counsel on 9 Feb. 1736. In the latter year he was made a Bencher, Autumn Reader in the following year, and Treasurer in 1738. Entering Parliament as member for West Looe in 1737 he was made Solicitor-General, and on 13 Nov. 1739 became Recorder of London, with the honour of knighthood, on 12 May, 1740. These offices, however, he resigned in Michaelmas Term 1742, and almost retired from the practice of his profession till his appointment to the Mastership of the Rolls in 1750. This office he held till his death four years later on 18 May, 1754. His Reports were published after his death by his son John (a member of the Inn) with the following title: Reports of Adjudged Cases in the Courts of Chancery, King's Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer from 2 George I. to 21 George II. (1755). Later editions appeared in 1782 and 1795.

Admitted 16 March, 1608-9.

Eldest son of Esme, first Duke of Lennox, born 29 Sept. 1574. He held the office of Great Chamberlain and High Admiral of Scotland, and was Ambassador from James VI. to France in 1601. He attended King James to England, and represented his Majesty as High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland in 1607. He was created Earl of Richmond in 1613, Earl of Newcastle and Duke of Richmond in 1623, and was a Knight of the Garter. He had a great share in the confidence and esteem of his Sovereign, which his high character merited. He died 16 Feb. 1624,

Admitted 21 June, 1742.

Son and heir of Francis Sullivan of Galway, where he was born in 1719. He was entered at Trinity College, Dublin, at the aye of twelve, and gained & fellowship there at nineteen. In 1750 he became Regius Professor of Law. He obtained a high reputation as a Jurist, and his work, entitled An Historical Treatise on the Feudal Law and the Constitution of England, was long recognised as a leading text-book. He died in Dublin in 1776.