Cornwall

1555

Richard Carew, born

England

Richard Carew (17 July 1555 – 6 November 1620) was a Cornish translator and antiquary. He is best known for his county history, Survey of Cornwall (1602) Carew belonged to a …

1760

Richard Polwhele, a Cornish historian was born

England

Richard Polwhele, a Cornish historian and poet, was indeed born in 1760. He is known for his works in the fields of history, literature, and antiquarian studies. Polwhele was a …