William Lilly

William Lilly was an astrologer, writer and mathematician (1602–1681). He was born at Diseworth and died at Hersham.

William Lilly in brief

Born
1602
Died
1681
Known for
astrologer, writer and mathematician
Place of birth
Diseworth
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Formation and teaching

As a teacher, William Lilly is recorded in connection with Henry Coley. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Catalogued works

49 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service, Open Library and Wellcome Collection. Their recorded dates run from 1681 to 1823.

Christian Astrology. A collection of ancient and moderne prophesies concerning these present times. Annus tenebrosus. Monarchy ofte geen monarchy in Engelant, Grebneri prophecy aengaende Karel, soon van Koning Karel, sijn hoogen stadt, victorien, en conquesten ... Engelse waersegger van Mr. Willem Lelly, Engels astrologus, over het iaer 1653, uyt het Engels in het Neder-duyts vertaelt. Gedruct na de copie van Lonnen. Anglicus, peace, or no peace. The starry messenger. An easie and familiar method whereby to judge the effects depending on eclipses. Several observations on the life and death of King Charles I. Englands propheticall Merline, foretelling to all nations of Europe untill 1663. the actions depending upon the influence of the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, 1642/3. A very strange prediction of liberty of conscience, foretold (in the year 1652.). Mr. William Lilly's True history of King James the First, and King Charles the First. Mr. William Lilly's History of his life and times, from the year 1602, to 1681. Two famous prophesies and predictions of Mr. William Lilly, the most judicious and learned astrologer of the age. Lilies prophetick occurences, or, An extract of some passages in Mr. Lilies astrological judgment for the year 1677. Full fifty years, and more, twill be. Anima astrologiae, or, A guide for astrologers. Mr. Lilly's history of his life and times. An introduction to astrology. Merlinus anglicus junior. A Declatation of the sveral treasons, blasphemies and misdemeanors acted, and published. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, or, Astrological predictions for the year 1663. A Declaration of the several treasons, blasphemies and misdemeanors acted, spoken and published against God, the late King, his present Majesty, the nobility, clergy, city, commonalty, &c. by that grand wizard and impostor William Lilly of St. Clements Danes, other wise called Merlinus Anglicus. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, or, Astrological judgments for the year 1676. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, or, Astrological judgments for the year 1684. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, or, Astrological judgements for the year 1664. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, or, Astrological judgments for the year 1666. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, or, Astrological judgements for the year 1685. Lillies new prophecy, or, Strange and wonderful predictions relating to the year 1678. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, [or], Astrological predictions for the year, 1658. Mr. Lilly's new prophecy, or, Several strange and wonderful predictions of such things that have and are yet to happen, as well in England, Scotland, and France as in remote countrys. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, or, Astrological judgments for the year 1673. Mr. Lillies new prophecy, or, Sober predictions of a peace between the French and Dutch, and their allies, speedily to be concluded. Anglicus, peace, or no peace, 1645. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, or, Astrological judgments for the year 1672. Monarchy ofte geen monarchy in Engelant. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, or, Astrological judgments for the year 1682. Merlini Anglici ephemeris, or, Astrological judgments for the year 1675. Lilli's propheticall history of this yeares accidence 1642, or, Newes from the grammar-school. Merlinus Anglicus junior, or, An ephemeris for the year 1688. Merlini Anglici ephemerius, or, Astrological judgments for the year 1678. William Lilly. Line engraving, 1681., dated 1681, held by Wellcome Collection. William Lilly. Line engraving, 1660., held by Wellcome Collection. William Lilly. Lithograph by C. Hullmandel., held by Wellcome Collection. William Lilly. Etching by W. Hollar., held by Wellcome Collection. William Lilly. Stipple engraving by R. Cooper., held by Wellcome Collection. William Lilly. Stipple engraving by J. Neele., held by Wellcome Collection. William Lilly. Line engraving, 1823, after W. Marshall, 1659., dated 1823, held by Wellcome Collection. William Lilly. Stipple engraving by S. Freeman after W. Marshall, 1659., held by Wellcome Collection.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.

Wellcome Collection: 274 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Lilly, William (1602–1681), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Lilly, (William) Donald, ( born 11 Aug. 1982), KC 2025, Who's Who, 2025. The Lilly, William Blake's Writings, 1794. William Samuel Lilly, Christian-Muslim Relations 1500 - 1900.

Digitised editions and texts

13 digitised items associated with this heading are catalogued by Internet Archive and Project Gutenberg.

Christian astrology modestly treated of in three books V2 (1647) — Internet Archive. India and Its Problems (1902) — Internet Archive. A horoscope (figure) for London, England in 1644 (1644) — Internet Archive. A Guide For Astrologers. By William Lilly — Internet Archive. Monarchy ofte geen monarchy in Engelant, Grebneri prophecy aengaende Karel, soon van koning ... (1653) — Internet Archive. Christian Astrology (1647) — Internet Archive. set my people free: a negro's life of lincoln (1932) — Internet Archive. Claims of Christianity (1894) — Internet Archive. Thtee Letters, ... 1645 (1645) — Internet Archive. William Lilly Merlini Anglici 1663 Modern Edition (1663) — Internet Archive. William Lilly - Christian Astrology — Internet Archive. William Lilly - Introduction To Astrology — Internet Archive. William Lilly's History of His Life and Times, from the Year 1602 to 1681 — Project Gutenberg.

Scholarly footprint

Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 14 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.

Evidence base

This article draws on 4 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 4 means 4 genuinely separate publishers of record. 13 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.

Chronology

  1. 1602William Lilly born at Diseworth.
  2. 1644A horoscope (figure) for London, England in 1644 digitised by Internet Archive.
  3. 1645Thtee Letters, ... 1645 digitised by Internet Archive.
  4. 1647Christian astrology modestly treated of in three books V2 digitised by Internet Archive.
  5. 1647Christian Astrology digitised by Internet Archive.
  6. 1653Monarchy ofte geen monarchy in Engelant, Grebneri prophecy aengaende Karel, soon van koning ... digitised by Internet Archive.
  7. 1681William Lilly died at Hersham.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Lilly, (William) Donald, ( born 11 Aug. 1982), KC 2025, Who's Who, 2025

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  2. 2.

    Lilly, William (1602–1681), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  3. 3.

    Open Library author record for William Lilly (Internet Archive), 159 catalogued works.

    Institutional database · Scholarly · Internet Archive

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  4. 4.

    The Lilly, William Blake's Writings, 1794

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  5. 5.

    William Samuel Lilly, Christian-Muslim Relations 1500 - 1900

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  6. 6.

    Internet Archive, 12 digitised items catalogued under William Lilly as creator.

    digital repository · Unverified

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  7. 7.

    Project Gutenberg holds 1 full text attributed to William Lilly.

    digital repository · Unverified

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  8. 8.

    Wellcome Collection catalogue records 274 works naming William Lilly.

    museum collection · Unverified · Wellcome Collection

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  9. 9.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1382501: William Lilly

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation

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  10. 10.

    “William Lilly”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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