Hoole, John, 1727-1803

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John Hoole (1727-1803) translated works by Tasso, Metastasio and Ariosto into English verse. A friend of Samuel Johnson, Hoole kept a diary of Johnson's last days, and published it in 1799.

From the description of Doctor Johnson : letters, anecdotes, etc., 1777-1785, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702200598

From the description of Journal-narrative relative to Dr. Johnson's last illness : three weeks before his death, [circa 1799] / kept by John Hoole. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702200610

English translator and playwright.

From the description of Autograph manuscript of the argument for a translation of three books of Orlando Innamorato by Matteo Boiardo. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269546459

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., collected and edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1413-1900 (inclusive), 1775-1839 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Hoole, John, 1727-1803,. Autograph note from John Hoole to Mr. Garrick [manuscript], [ca. 1775] Monday. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Johnsonian Miscellanies, extra-illustrated, 1538-1900 (inclusive);, 1738-1866 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Donald Hyde and Mary Hyde Eccles Autograph Collection, 1505-1957 (inclusive), 1702-1854 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Correspondence, 1778-1834. Houghton Library
referencedIn Doctor Johnson and the fair sex; a study of contrasts, extra-illustrated, 1738-1840 (inclusive), 1784-1837 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Boswell's Life of Johnson : including Boswell's Journal of a tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a journey into North Wales, edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1464-1897 (inclusive), 1724-1874 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Letters from others sent to Thomas Cadell, 1766-1825. Houghton Library
creatorOf Hoole, John, 1727-1803. Doctor Johnson : letters, anecdotes, etc., 1777-1785, undated. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Hoole, John, 1727-1803. Journal-narrative relative to Dr. Johnson's last illness : three weeks before his death, [circa 1799] / kept by John Hoole. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Johnsoniana; or, Supplement to Boswell: being anecdotes and sayings of Dr. Johnson, extra-illustrated, 1668-1866 (inclusive);, 1738-1836 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Seward, Anna, 1742-1809. Letter : to John Nichols : 1785 Oct. 12. Houghton Library
referencedIn Samuel Johnson letters, 1731-1784. Houghton Library
creatorOf Hoole, John, 1727-1803. Calypso. A dramatick masque, [1760s?]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Houghton Library printed book provenance file, E-K. Houghton Library
creatorOf Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Mr. Hoole, Bath, Clements Inn [manuscript], [1769] April 11. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Vol. XI (ff. 318). H-J.includes:ff. 1-10, 11 (copy) Sir Francis Head, 4th Baronet: Correspondence with T. Birch: 1755-1756.: Fr. and Engl.f. 13 Gilbert Heathcote, 3rd Baronet 1759: Letter to T. Birch: 1757.ff. 15,17 Ralph Heathcote, DD: Letters... British Library
creatorOf Hoole, John, 1727-1803. Autograph manuscript of the argument for a translation of three books of Orlando Innamorato by Matteo Boiardo. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn ORIGINAL, letters, chiefly of English scholars, men of science, etc.; 1611-1824. 1. [Sir] Henry Spelman to his son, John Spelman; Middleton, 30 Jan. 1611[2]. Lat. f. 1. 2. John Hales [of Eton] to -, on the marriage of cousins; Eton College, 8 Sept. 1..., 1611-1824 British Library
referencedIn Samuel Johnson manuscripts, 1725-1784. Houghton Library
referencedIn Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens, 1708-1875, 1768-1836 Yale Center for British Art
referencedIn Johnsoniana, 1712-1916 (inclusive), 1773-1836 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Johnsoniana; or, Supplement to Boswell: being anecdotes and sayings of Dr. Johnson, extra-illustrated, 1738-1840 (inclusive), 1784-1837 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn George Wiley Sherburn collection of letters and documents, 1655-1834. Houghton Library
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associatedWith Boiardo, Matteo Maria, Conte di Scandiano, 1434-1494. person
associatedWith Boswell, James, 1740-1795 person
associatedWith Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840 person
associatedWith Cadell, T. (Thomas), 1742-1802 person
associatedWith Craig, William Henry, 1835- person
associatedWith Craig, William Henry, 1835- person
associatedWith Croker, John Wilson, 1780-1857 person
associatedWith Croker, John Wilson, 1780-1857 person
associatedWith Croker, John Wilson, 1780-1857 person
associatedWith Fenelon, Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-, 1651-1751. person
correspondedWith Garrick, David, 1717-1779, person
associatedWith Hill, George Birkbeck Norman, 1835-1903 person
associatedWith Hill, George Birkbeck Norman, 1835-1903 person
associatedWith Houghton Library. corporateBody
associatedWith Houghton Library. corporateBody
associatedWith Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 person
associatedWith Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 person
associatedWith Lettice, John, 1737-1832. person
associatedWith Metastasio, Pietro, 1698-1782 person
associatedWith Seward, Anna, 1742-1809. person
associatedWith Sherburn, George Wiley, 1884- person
associatedWith Upcott, William, 1779-1845 person
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Subject
Achilles (Greek mythology)
Authors, English
English poetry
Telemachus (Greek mythology)
Verse drama, English
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Person

Active 1611

Active 1824

Birth 1727

Death 1803-08-02

Birth 1727

Death 1803

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