Edward Harley, 2d earl of Oxford
1689–1741
Antiquary. Son of Robert Harley, 1st earl of Oxford. Added to his father’s collection of books and manuscripts. After his death the manuscripts were sold to the British Museum.
Source
DNB.
Bibliography
DNB: Dictionary of national biography. Edited by Leslie Stephen and Sidney Lee. 63 vols. and 2 supplements (6 vols.). London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1912. Dictionary of national biography 1912–90. Edited by H. W. C. Davis et al. 9 vols. London: Oxford University Press. 1927–96.
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