Autograph letter signed from Jean François Marmontel to David Garrick, Paris, 1763 October.

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Autograph letter signed from Jean François Marmontel to David Garrick, Paris, 1763 October.

Praises Garrick's genius at tragic roles, mentions Macbeth.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7079381

Folger Shakespeare Library

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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. ...

Marmontel, Jean-François, 1723-1799

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French author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Couvicourt, to M. Verdelet, 1793 Jan. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606127 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Paris, to Voltaire, 1766 Oct. 27 or 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606925 ...

Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...