Smith, William, 1730-1819

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Dates:
Birth 1730-02-22
Death 1819-09-13

Biographical notes:

William Smith, known as "Gentleman" Smith, was a popular actor in London from 1753 to 1788, first at Covent Garden, and after 1774 at Drury Lane under Garrick and his successors. His first marriage, to Elizabeth Montagu, sister of the Earl of Sandwich, caused some scandal.

From the description of William Smith papers, 1760-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78013916

From the description of William Smith papers, 1760-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147472

English actor.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Dublin?], to David Garrick, 1774 June 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662505

From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Bury, to Coutts & Co. [London bankers], 1816 July 2 and 1818 Jan. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664299

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Bury, to Thomas Hill, 1808 Nov. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662376

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Subjects:

  • Theater
  • Actors
  • Mosca (Fictitious character)
  • Surface, Charles (Fictitious character)
  • Volpone (Fictitious character)

Occupations:

  • Actors

Places:

  • England (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • England (as recorded)