Robert Atkyns (topographer)

Robert Atkyns
Effigy of Atkyns in St Kenelm's Church, Sapperton
Born1647
Died29 November 1711(1711-11-29) (aged 63–64)
Occupation(s)topographer, antiquary and politician

Sir Robert Atkyns, FRS (1647 – 29 November 1711) was a topographer, antiquary and Member of Parliament. He is best known for his county history, The Ancient and Present State of Glostershire, published in 1712.[1]

  1. ^ Haines, R. J. (2008) [2004]. "Atkyns, Sir Robert (bap. 1647, d. 1711)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/867. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)