Autograph letters from George Canning to [Thomas?] Gent [manuscript], 1822-1823.

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Autograph letters from George Canning to [Thomas?] Gent [manuscript], 1822-1823.

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He declines a vice-presidency in the Association for erecting a Monument to Shakespeare in (1) and a vice-presidency in the Shakespeare Committee in (2).

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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. ...

Gent, Thomas, 1780-

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Canning, George, 1770-1827

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