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History of the Orders of Knighthood of the British Empire; of the Order of the Guelphs; and of Medals, Clasps, &c., for Naval and Military Services
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L. H. Cust, 'Inskipp, James (1790–1868)', rev. Chloe Johnson, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004
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in 1826, but soon began to criticise the management of the Society's affairs, and withdrew in 1828. He was elected a member of the
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Having served in the navy from 1812 to 1816, he studied law and was called to the bar at the
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The Orders of Knighthood and the Formation of the British Honours System, 1660–1760
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Life of William Davison: Secretary of State and Privy Counsellor to Queen Elizabeth
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Proceedings and Ordinances of the Privy Council of England, 1386–1542
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In 1822, he married Sarah (d. 1867), daughter of John Davison of
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Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
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