Boker, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1890

Epithet: dramatist poet and diplomat

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000834.0x000139

Writer and diplomat.

From the description of Letters, 1859-1869. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 31526788

George H. Boker was U.S. Minister to Russia and Turkey.

From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1874-1886. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 191063723

Philadelphian poet, playwright and diplomat. Trained as a lawyer, Boker gave up a law career to pursue his love of poetry and published his first volume of verse in 1848. Boker's next several works were plays, including Francesca da Rimini, the one he is most well-remembered for, published in 1853. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Boker took up the Union cause with his pen, became a staunch Republican and became involved with the Union League of Philadelphia. President Ulysses S. Grant appointed him U.S. Minister to Turkey in 1871. He later became U.S. Minister to Russia in 1875.

From the description of George H. Boker papers, 1837-1936. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 244440731

American poet, playwright, and diplomat.

From the description of ALS, 1884 Apr. 4, Philadelphia, to Thomas G. Gentry. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122633558

Pennsylvania-born author George Henry Boker was primarily known for poetry and drama. He generally wrote in traditional forms, using classical themes, and had a penchant for verse drama. Gradually, political views became prominent in his work, and he eventually served as Minister to Turkey and then Russia.

From the description of George H. Boker letters and papers, 1849-1890. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53033036

George Henry Boker was playwright, poet, patriot and diplomat. He graduated from the COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY (now Princeton University) in 1842. He was the founder and the first editor of the NASSAU MONTHLY. He published two volumes of poetry, wrote a number of plays, and served as United States Minister to Turkey and Russia. His most successful play was the verse tragedy FRANCESCA DA RIMINI.

From the description of George H. Boker collection, 1847-1888. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 61669020