Thomas Carte English historian Date of Birth: 01.01.1686 Country: Great Britain

1. Early Life and Career
2. Major Works
3. "The History of the Life of James Duke of Ormond"
4. "Catalogue des Rolles Gascons, Normands et Francais"

Early Life and Career

Born in England, Carte embarked on a career as an historian and antiquarian.

Major Works

In 1738, Carte published "A General Account of the Necessary Materials for a History of England," laying the groundwork for his subsequent research. From 1744 to 1755, he meticulously compiled and published the very materials he had outlined in his earlier work.

"The History of the Life of James Duke of Ormond"

Carte's biography of James Butler, the 2nd Duke of Ormond, spans multiple volumes and offers valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of the 17th century.

"Catalogue des Rolles Gascons, Normands et Francais"

This catalog of Gascon, Norman, and French rolls preserved in the Tower of London presents a wealth of data on medieval Anglo-French relations.