Cyprian Lucar

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]

  • Three Bookes of Colloquies concerning the Arte of Shooting in great and small peeces of Artillerie
  • A Treatise named Lucar Solace, devided into fewer Bookes

References
  1. Lee, Sidney. "Lucar Cyprian" – via Wikisource.
  2. "IUCAT Search Results".
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