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Thomas Coryate
Thomas Coryat (also Coryate) (c. 15771617) was an English traveller and writer of the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean age. He is principally remembered for two volumes of writings he left regarding his travels, often on foot, through Europe and parts of Asia. He is often credited with introducing the table fork to England, with "Furcifer" (Latin: fork-bearer, rascal) becoming one of his nicknames.Michael Strachan, "Coryate, Thomas (c. 1577–1617)", in ''Literature of Travel and Exploration: an Encyclopedia'', 2003, Volume 1, pp.285–87 His description of how the Italians shielded themselves from the sun resulted in the word "umbrella" being introduced into English. Life and writings Coryat was born in Crewkerne, Somerset, and lived most of his life in the Somerset village of Odcombe. He was a son of George Coryate (died 1607). He was educated at Winchester College from 1591, and at Gloucester Hall, Oxford from 1596 to 1599. He was employed by Prince Henry, eldest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Coryat British Traveller
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