[230] G. F. Gronovius, 1613–1672. He was the author of many works, chiefly annotations of the classics, and succeeded Heinsius in the Greek chair at Leyden.
[231] Barcelona was taken by Lord Peterborough and Sir Cloudesley Shovel, October 4, 1705, in the war of the Spanish Succession.
[232] The eldest son of the Earl of Portland, afterwards created Duke of Portland.
[233] A portrait of this lady in full profile, with a pale face and black hair, painted somewhat in the style of Sir Peter Lely, is in the possession of Mrs. Pigott.
[234] This lease was renewed to his eldest son in 1737 for 28½ years, running on from 1758.
[235] Now in the possession of Mrs. Pigott.
[236] Annals of S. Paul’s, p. 432.
[237] It must be to this that Wren refers in his letter to his son, p. 282.
[238] Documents illustrating, &c., p. 62.
[239] The Dean and Chapter of S. Paul’s removed the fence in 1874, and substituted the present open, low one, thus removing a blemish from the exterior of the Cathedral.