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Sir Samuel Egerton Brydges

Literature; General literature

(1762-1837) Bibliographer and genealogist, educated at Cambridge, was called to the Bar in 1787. He wrote some novels and poems, now forgotten, but rendered valuable service by his bibliographical ...

Mrs. Cecil F. (Humphreys) Alexander

Literature; General literature

(1818-1895) daughter of Maj. Humphreys, born in Co. Waterford, married the Rev. W. Alexander, afterwards Bishop of Derry and Archbishop of Armagh. Her Hymns for Little Children had reached its 69th ...

Colman, The Elder George

Literature; General literature

(1732-1794) Dramatist, born at Florence, where his father was British Envoy, he was a friend of Garrick, and took to writing for the stage with success. He wrote more than 30 dramatic pieces, of ...

Sir William Smith

Literature; General literature

(1813-1893) Lexicographer, educated at Univ. College, London, was a contributor to the Penny Magazine and compiled or edited many useful works of reference, including Dictionary of Greek and Roman ...

Lady Grizel Baillie

Literature; General literature

(1665-1746) Poetess, daughter of Sir Patrick Home or Hume, afterwards Earl of Marchmont, was married to George Baillie of Jerviswoode. In her childhood she showed remarkable courage and address in ...

George Gilfillan

Literature; General literature

(1813-1878) Poet and critic, son of a dissenting minister at Comrie, Perthshire, studied at Glasgow University, and was ordained minister of a church in Dundee. He was a voluminous author. Among his ...

Mayne Reid

Literature; General literature

(1818-1883) Novelist, born in the north of Ireland, he set off at the age of 20 for Mexico to push his fortunes, and went through many adventures, including service in the Mexican War. He also was ...