Ambrose Gilbert gained his BA in 1614, followed by an MA in 1617, and BD in 1624. He was rector of Orsett in Essex.

Gilbert's bequest

Gilbert left various choice volumes to St John's, which were delivered to the Library in 1632. These are all late 16th- and early 17th-century theological works, including Bibles.

Provenance markings

The books given by Gilbert bear a simple book label. In translation it reads:

Given by the Reverend Ambrose Gilbert, Batchelor of Sacred Theology, and a most virtuous alumnus of this College.