Raleigh Ashlin Skelton
Raleigh Ashlin Skelton (1906–1970) was a British librarian, historian of cartography and archivist.
Also recorded as R. A. Skelton; Ralph Ashlin Skelton; Peter Skelton; Peter Raleigh Ashlin Skelton.
Raleigh Ashlin Skelton in brief
- Born
- 1906
- Died
- 1970
- Known for
- librarian, historian of cartography, archivist and cartographer
- Place of birth
- Plymouth
Overview
Born at Plymouth in 1906, died at London in 1970.
In detail
Raleigh Ashlin Skelton studied at Aldenham School. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is cartography and history of cartography.
Employment is recorded with British Museum. Membership is recorded of Society of Antiquaries of London and International Academy of the History of Science.
Works named in the authority record are County atlases of the British Isles, 1579-1850: a bibliography.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and Victoria Medal.
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“Raleigh Ashlin Skelton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q7286887: Raleigh Ashlin Skelton
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