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Edward King

d. 1807

A barrister with a strong taste for the past, this late-18th-century English writer is best remembered for his studies of castles, antiquities, and other historical subjects. His books mix legal training, curiosity, and a clear enthusiasm for old monuments and ancient evidence.

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Remarks Concerning Stones Said to Have Fallen from the Clouds, Both in These Days, and in Antient Times

Remarks Concerning Stones Said to Have Fallen from the Clouds, Both in These Days, and in Antient Times

by Edward King

About the author

Born around 1735 and dying in 1807, he was an English barrister and miscellaneous writer who devoted much of his energy to antiquarian research. A private fortune appears to have given him the freedom to pursue writing alongside the law, and he became known for a wide range of historical, religious, and public-policy interests.

He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1767 and is especially associated with works on old castles and the material remains of the past. His best-known title is Munimenta Antiqua, a richly detailed study of ancient fortifications and antiquities that helped secure his reputation among readers interested in Britain’s early history.

Although not a household name today, he belongs to the energetic world of 18th-century antiquaries who tried to piece together history from ruins, records, and artifacts. His writing reflects that period’s blend of scholarship, speculation, and genuine excitement about the physical traces of earlier ages.