Papers of Boyd Alexander relating to William Beckford 18th-20th century

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Papers of Boyd Alexander relating to William Beckford 18th-20th century

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Bodleian Library, Oxford

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Alexander, Boyd, 1913-

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Epithet: MP for Renfrew 1796-1801 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000813.0x000253 Epithet: of Paisley British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000813.0x000254 Boyd Alexander was born on the 1 January 1873 in Cranbrook, Kent, England. He entered the 7th Battalion Rifle Brigade in 1893, attaining the rank of Captain in 1898....

Beckford, William, 1760-1844

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William Thomas Beckford, English writer and art collector. In 1782 he published his best known literary work, Vathek, first in French. His budding political career was derailed in 1784 by scandal surrounding his relationship with William Courtenay (1768-1835). He is perhaps best remembered for his biggest failure -- his lavish but hastily built home, Fonthill Abbey -- which collapsed twice, earning it the nickname "Beckford's Folly." From the description of William Beckford manuscrip...