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Frederic Madden

    Sir Frederic Madden stood as the foremost palaeographer of his era, possessing a profound aptitude for linguistic and antiquarian pursuits. His extensive work at the British Museum and his editorial contributions to notable clubs and societies brought pivotal medieval texts to light and made them accessible. He was distinguished for his meticulous examination of early French and English forms, and his innovative strategies for manuscript preservation, including crucial works like Beowulf, safeguarded invaluable cultural heritage for posterity.

    Syr Gawayne: a Collection of Ancient Romance-poems by Scotish [sic] and English Authors Relating to That Celebrated Knight of the R
    Universal Palaeography: Oriental Writing. Greek Writing. Latin Writing in General
    Layamons Brut, Or Chronicle of Britain: A Poetical Semi-Saxon Paraphrase of the Brut of Wace. Now First Published From the Cottonian Manuscripts in th
    Privy Purse Expenses of the Princess Mary, Daughter of King Henry the Eighth, Afterwards Queen Mary
    The Old English Versions Of The Gesta Romanorum: Edited For The First Time From Manuscripts In The British Museum And University Library, Cambridge, W
    Privy Purse Expenses Of The Princess Mary, Daughter Of King Henry The Eighth, Afterwards Queen Mary: With A Memoir Of The Princess, And Notes