Thomas Rossell Potter

For other people named Thomas Potter, see Thomas Potter (disambiguation).

Thomas Rossell Potter
The Hermitage in Wymeswold
Born7 January 1799
West Hallam, Derbyshire
Died19 April 1873(1873-04-19) (aged 74)
Wymeswold
EducationRisley and Wirksworth grammar schools
OccupationsTeacher and antiquary
SpouseFrances Fosbrooke of Shardlow
Childrennine
Parent(s)John and Mary (nee Rossell)

Thomas Rossell Potter (7 January 1799 – 19 April 1873) was a British antiquary. He started a school in Leicestershire, but he is known for his publications about the history and geology of Leicestershire. He was the editor of a number of local newspapers.

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