Isaac Gosset (bibliographer) facts for kids
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Isaac Henry Gosset
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| Born | 1745 |
| Died | December 16, 1812 |
| Occupation | Bibliographer |
Isaac Henry Gosset (1745–1812) was an English expert on books. He was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society on June 18, 1772. This is a special group for important scientists and thinkers.
About Isaac Gosset
Isaac Henry Gosset was born in 1745 in London, England. His father, also named Isaac Gosset, was a famous sculptor. Young Isaac went to Dr. Walker's school. Later, he studied at Exeter College, Oxford, starting in 1764. He earned his first degree in 1767 and a master's degree in 1770.
Isaac Gosset faced some health challenges throughout his life. These challenges made it difficult for him to have a regular job. However, he was known for his kindness and for giving talks to help raise money for good causes. He also wrote some important notes about the Bible.
A Passion for Books
From a young age, Isaac Gosset loved collecting books. He especially looked for old classic books, grammar books, and books about religion. He spent a lot of time at book auctions in London. People noticed how eager he was to bid on books he wanted!
He even taught Richard Heber, another famous book collector, how to find rare books. Gosset also helped Thomas Frognall Dibdin with his book Introduction to the Classics. This shows how much he knew about books.
His Later Life and Legacy
Isaac Gosset passed away suddenly in London on December 12, 1812, when he was 67 years old. He was buried with his family in the Old Marylebone cemetery. After he died, his huge collection of books was sold at an auction. It took three weeks to sell all of them!
His death was a big loss for people who loved books. A writer named Stephen Weston even wrote a poem called The Tears of the Booksellers to show how sad everyone was.
Isaac Gosset was married to Miss C. Hill in 1782. They had two sons and one daughter. His older son, Isaac Gosset (1782–1855), became a chaplain for the royal family at Windsor. His younger son, Thomas Stephen Gosset (1791–1847), became a vicar in Old Windsor.
