Cyprian Lucar (1544–1611) was an English mechanician and author.

Life

He was born in London in 1544. His grandfather was John Lucar of Bridgwater, Somerset. His father, Emanuel Lucar, was a member of the Merchant Taylors' Company.[1]

Career

He was admitted as a scholar of Winchester College in 1555, and became fellow of New College, Oxford, before 1564. In 1568 he entered Lincoln's Inn.[1]

Bibliography

His most well-known works are:[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Lee, Sidney. "Lucar Cyprian" – via Wikisource.
  2. ^ "IUCAT Search Results".

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