Person record for Lens, John

Lens, John

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This person is mentioned in the diary a total of 3 times, and was a venue (V) 0 times.

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1823

23 September 1823 25 September 1823

1825

6 August 1825

Name: Lens, John
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 2 January 1756
Death Date: 6 August 1825
Occupation: serjeant-at-law

Godwin records his death. There are also two instances in the Diary where Godwin mentions writing to Lens.

These letters are not extant and cannot be proved to be the same person, but it does seem quite likely. Lens was a prominent lawyer, and born in Norwich - where he would have been a contemporary of Godwin's (both b. 1756). Godwin may have been writing for professional advice or more personal letters - the DNB says that Lens became seriously ill in 1823.

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