Assignment of the copyright of his edition of Shakespeare to Jacob Tonson for £500 [manuscript], 1746/47 January 24.

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. ...

Tonson, Jacob, 1714-1767

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Warburton, William, 1698-1779

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Epithet: Bishop of Gloucester; of Add MS 41580 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000816.0x00011b Epithet: of Manchester British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000816.0x00011f William Warburton was born in Newark and apprenticed with a lawyer; he changed his mind, however, and became an ordained deacon. He held numerous ecclesiastical o...