Hallam, Henry, 1778-1859

Hallam, Henry, 1778-1859

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1791 - 1871

Biography

Henry Hallam (9 July 1777 – 21 January 1859) was an English historian. Educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, he practised as a barrister on the Oxford circuit for some years before turning to history. His major works were View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages (1818), The Constitutional History of England (1827), and Introduction to the Literature of Europe, in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (1837).

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Francis Turner Palgrave letter

Mss 855405
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 855405
Date(s): 1855-07-05
Scope and Contents

Letter from Francis Turner Palgrave to Henry Hallam, proposing breakfasting together.

Henry Hallam letter

Mss 840121
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 840121
Date(s): 1840-01-21
Abstract

In English.

Henry Hallam letter

Mss 829611
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 829611
Date(s): 1829-11-11
Abstract

In English.

Henry Hallam letters

Mss 829629
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 829629
Date(s): 1829-11-29 to 1855-03-01
Abstract

In English.