Trout, Robert Ridgill 1921-1969

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Vere, Edward, De, 1550-1604, 17th Earl of Oxford, writer

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Trout, Robert Ridgill, fl 1937-1969

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Robert Ridgill Trout was born in 1878 and by career was an antiquarian bookseller, who also carried out regular work valuing the libraries of county houses and institutions. In 1936 he met Alice Vere, a descendant of Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford. It was after conversations with Alice Vere that Ridgill Trout came to believe that Edward de Vere was the author of the plays and poetry attributed to William Shakespeare. Ridgill Trout died on 17 June 1969. From the guide to the ...

Dugdale, William, Sir, 1605-1686

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English antiquary. From the description of Autograph letter unsigned : [n.p.], to George Digby, [1668?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270744210 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Herald's Office," to Sir John Clopton in Stratford-upon-Avon, 1677 Jul. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270744200 English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford; on inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, he...

Wellcome, Henry S. (Henry Solomon), Sir, 1853-1936

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Epithet: Knight 1932 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001028.0x000173 ...