Abraham Hartwell, the younger (1553/4–1606),[1] was an English translator and antiquary, and Member of Parliament. Another Abraham Hartwell of the period was also an author, publishing Regina Literata in 1564, and the two have in the past been confused.[2][3]
A student of Trinity College, Cambridge, he graduated BA in 1571 and M.A. in 1575, and was incorporated M.A. at Oxford in 1588. At Trinity College, Hartwell apparently attracted the notice of John Whitgift, who made him his secretary, reported in this capacity in 1584. A notary public, he was MP for East Looe in 1586 and Hindon in 1593.[3][4]
Hartwell is recorded in 1587 as one of the proctors of the Archbishop of Canterbury's Court of Audience.[5]
Hartwell met Richard Hakluyt, who urged him successfully to translate Odoardo Lopez's account of Africa. Hartwell later wrote that he did so "...to help our English Nation, that they might knowe and understand many things, which are common in other languages, but utterly concealed from this poore Island".[6]
Three translations by him from the Italian are dedicated to Whitgift, 'at your Graces in Lambith.' He published:
'The History of the Warres betweene the Turkes and the Persians. Written in Italian by Iohn-Thomas Minadoi, and translated by Abr. Hartwell' (licensed 1588). The volume contained 'a new Geographicall Mappe.' Minadoi's 'Epistle to the Reader' is translated by Hartwell with the title 'the Author's,’ and has given rise to the notion that Hartwell was a traveller.[5]
'A Report of the Kingdome of Congo, a Region of Africa And of the Countries that border rounde about the same...Drawen out of the writings and discourses of Odoardo Lopez, a Portingall, by Philippo Pigafetta,’ London, 1597, 4to. The 'Epistle to the Reader' tells that this translation was undertaken at the request of R. Hakluyt; the volume contains several cuts. It has been reprinted in 'Purchas his Pilgrimes,’ &c., pt. ii. 1625, and in 'A Collection of Voyages and Travels,’ vol. ii. 1745.[5]
'The Ottoman of Lazaro Soranzo. Wherein is delivered ... a full and perfect report of the might and power of Mahomet the third, ... as also a true Description of divers peoples, Countries, Citties, and Voyages, which are most necessarie to bee knowen, especially at this time of the present Warre in Hungarie,’ London, 1603. A chance question of the archbishop's about Turkish 'Bassaes and Visiers' was the occasion of this translation.[5]
'A True Discourse upon the matter of Martha Brossier of Romorantin, pretended to be possessed by a Divell,’ London, 1599, from the French. The dedication to Richard Bancroft, bishop of London, explains that the cases of possession and witchcraft at Nottingham which, in his capacity of secretary to the archbishop, Hartwell had become acquainted with had suggested this translation to him.[5] She was examined by Louis Duret and Jean Riolan and found she had nothing from the devil, but many pretended things plus a few diseases.[7]
Hartwell was the last member admitted into the old Society of Antiquaries.[8] Two short papers which he wrote for the society are printed in Thomas Hearne's 'Curious Discourses,’ London, 1771; they are entitled 'Of Epitaphs' (ii. 375), and 'Of the Antiquity, Variety, and Reason of Motts with Arms of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England' (i. 278), and were both read before the society in 1600.
Hartwell, Abraham (1599). A True Discourse Upon the Matter of Martha Brossier of Romorantin, pretended to be possessed by a Devil. 2018. ISBN1987654439.
Howells, John G.; Osborn, M. Livia (1984). A reference companion to the history of abnormal psychology. Greenwood Press. ISBN978-0-313-24261-8.
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Abraham Hartwell, Of Epitaphs (1600), in A collection of curious discourses (Volume 2, 1775), full text online at books.google.com
December 08, 2023
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For the elder see Abraham Hartwell the elder Abraham Hartwell the younger 1553 4 1606 1 was an English translator and antiquary and Member of Parliament Another Abraham Hartwell of the period was also an author publishing Regina Literata in 1564 and the two have in the past been confused 2 3 Contents 1 Life 2 Works 3 Notes 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External linksLife editA student of Trinity College Cambridge he graduated BA in 1571 and M A in 1575 and was incorporated M A at Oxford in 1588 At Trinity College Hartwell apparently attracted the notice of John Whitgift who made him his secretary reported in this capacity in 1584 A notary public he was MP for East Looe in 1586 and Hindon in 1593 3 4 Hartwell is recorded in 1587 as one of the proctors of the Archbishop of Canterbury s Court of Audience 5 Hartwell met Richard Hakluyt who urged him successfully to translate Odoardo Lopez s account of Africa Hartwell later wrote that he did so to help our English Nation that they might knowe and understand many things which are common in other languages but utterly concealed from this poore Island 6 He was buried at Lambeth on 17 December 1606 3 Works editThree translations by him from the Italian are dedicated to Whitgift at your Graces in Lambith He published The History of the Warres betweene the Turkes and the Persians Written in Italian by Iohn Thomas Minadoi and translated by Abr Hartwell licensed 1588 The volume contained a new Geographicall Mappe Minadoi s Epistle to the Reader is translated by Hartwell with the title the Author s and has given rise to the notion that Hartwell was a traveller 5 A Report of the Kingdome of Congo a Region of Africa And of the Countries that border rounde about the same Drawen out of the writings and discourses of Odoardo Lopez a Portingall by Philippo Pigafetta London 1597 4to The Epistle to the Reader tells that this translation was undertaken at the request of R Hakluyt the volume contains several cuts It has been reprinted in Purchas his Pilgrimes amp c pt ii 1625 and in A Collection of Voyages and Travels vol ii 1745 5 The Ottoman of Lazaro Soranzo Wherein is delivered a full and perfect report of the might and power of Mahomet the third as also a true Description of divers peoples Countries Citties and Voyages which are most necessarie to bee knowen especially at this time of the present Warre in Hungarie London 1603 A chance question of the archbishop s about Turkish Bassaes and Visiers was the occasion of this translation 5 A True Discourse upon the matter of Martha Brossier of Romorantin pretended to be possessed by a Divell London 1599 from the French The dedication to Richard Bancroft bishop of London explains that the cases of possession and witchcraft at Nottingham which in his capacity of secretary to the archbishop Hartwell had become acquainted with had suggested this translation to him 5 She was examined by Louis Duret and Jean Riolan and found she had nothing from the devil but many pretended things plus a few diseases 7 Hartwell was the last member admitted into the old Society of Antiquaries 8 Two short papers which he wrote for the society are printed in Thomas Hearne s Curious Discourses London 1771 they are entitled Of Epitaphs ii 375 and Of the Antiquity Variety and Reason of Motts with Arms of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England i 278 and were both read before the society in 1600 Two of Hartwell s letters to Whitgift written in Latin survive in the Cambridge University Library 9 10 Notes edit Dates from Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Hartwell Abraham HRTL559A A Cambridge Alumni Database University of Cambridge a b c Hartwell Abraham d 1606 HRTL568A A Cambridge Alumni Database University of Cambridge Oxford Dictionary of National Biography article Society of Antiquaries a b c d e Charles Henry Cooper Thompson Cooper amp George John Gray Athenae Cantabrigienses 1586 1609 p 384 online Peter C Mancall Hakluyt s promise an Elizabethan s obsession for an English America p 219 online Howells amp Osborn 1984 p 132 Thomas Hearne Curious Discourses vol 2 p 435 online Cambridge University Library A catalogue of the manuscripts preserved in the library of the University of Cambridge Volume 5 1867 p 366 online MS Harl 6350 fol 1References edit nbsp This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Hartwell Abraham fl 1600 Dictionary of National Biography London Smith Elder amp Co 1885 1900 Further reading editHartwell Abraham 1599 A True Discourse Upon the Matter of Martha Brossier of Romorantin pretended to be possessed by a Devil 2018 ISBN 1987654439 Howells John G Osborn M Livia 1984 A reference companion to the history of abnormal psychology Greenwood Press ISBN 978 0 313 24261 8 External links editAbraham Hartwell Of Epitaphs 1600 in A collection of curious discourses Volume 2 1775 full text online at books google com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Abraham Hartwell amp oldid 1145161784, 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