English antiquarianism, archaeology, folklore
1770 – 1842
Thomas Dudley Fosbroke (1770–1842) was an English clergyman and antiquary best remembered for his encyclopaedic survey of classical and medieval antiquities published in 1824. His comprehensive documentation of ancient customs, rituals, and material culture made his work a standard reference for those studying the symbolic and ceremonial dimensions of the ancient world.
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