Значение слова ASHMOLE в Литературной энциклопедии

ELIAS (1617-1692).-Antiquary, was _ed._ at Lichfield, and became a solicitor in 1638. On the breaking out of the Civil War he sided with the royalists; went to Oxford and studied science, including astrology. The result of his studies in this region of mystery was his _Theatrum Chymicum Britannicum_, which gained him great repute and the friendship of John Selden. His last astrological treatise was _The Way to Bliss_, which dealt with the subject of "the philosopher's stone." He also wrote various works on antiquarian subjects, and a _History of the Order of the Garter_. A. held various posts under government, and presented to the University of Oxford a valuable collection of curiosities now known as the Ashmolean Museum. He also bequeathed his library to the University. His wife was a _dau._ of Sir W. Dugdale, the antiquary.