Autograph letters signed from George Russell French, London, to John Gough Nichols, 1869-1870.

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Autograph letters signed from George Russell French, London, to John Gough Nichols, 1869-1870.

All concern Shakespeare's ancestry; (3) answers Nichols' criticism of Shakspeareana Genealogica.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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French, George Russell, 1803-1881

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Nichols, John Gough, 1806-1873

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English printer and antiquary. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Johnwood Park, Dorking, to George Omerod, 1870 Sept. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270610437 English printer and antiquarian. From the description of Scrapbook, [18--]. (Bucks County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70959082 ...

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. ...