Young, Edward, 1683-1765
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English poet.
From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Welwyn, Herts.], to [Samuel Richardson], 1750 Apr. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270584539
Edward Young was a poet, dramatist and satirist, born at Upham near Winchester. He was the son of Edward Young, the rector of Upham, (who was later Dean of Salisbury and chaplain to William and Mary). In 1702 Young went to New College, Oxford, but moved to Corpus Christi, and then to a law fellowship at All Souls in 1708. After failing to obtain sufficient patronage or preferment, Young took holy orders when in his forties, becoming chaplain to George II in 1728. He received the living of Welwyn, which was in the gift of All Souls, in 1731, and remained there until his death at the age of 81
From the guide to the To his Grace the Duke of Chandos, by Edward Young, 1728?, (GB 206 Leeds University Library)
Epithet: Rector of Welwyn
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000574.0x000300
Epithet: of Add MS 4289
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000574.0x0002fe
Epithet: of Sloane MS 379
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000574.0x0002ff
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- Publishers and publishing
- Authors and publishers
- Cantatas
- Copyright
- English drama
- English drama
- English poetry
- Intellectual property
- Manuscripts
- Prompt-book
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- Welwyn, Hertfordshire (as recorded)
- Geneva, Switzerland (as recorded)
- England (as recorded)
- Berne, Switzerland (as recorded)