Autograph letters signed from George O'Brien Wyndham, Earl of Egremont, London, to C[harles] Mathews [manuscript], 1822.

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Autograph letters signed from George O'Brien Wyndham, Earl of Egremont, London, to C[harles] Mathews [manuscript], 1822.

Both discuss a proposed statue of Shakespeare.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7091322

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Egremont, George O'Brien Wyndham, Earl of, 1751-1837

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Patron of the arts. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Petworth, to George Romney, 1795 Nov. 15 and [no year] Jul. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270743257 ...

Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835

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Charles Mathews, English actor. From the description of Charles Mathews manuscript material : 2 items, ca. 1820's (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 747730054 From the guide to the Charles Mathews manuscript material : 3 items, ca. 1820's, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) Charles Mathews was an English actor, stage manager, and one of the leading comedians of his day. From his first appearance in Lo...

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. ...