Autograph letter signed from G.A. Macfarren to B. Webster [manuscript], 19th century.
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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. ...
Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882
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Benjamin Webster (1797-1882) was an actor, playwright, and theatre manager. Born in Bath, his father was a dancing and fencing master; Webster attended military school, but avoided a proferred commission by running away to become an actor. He eventually reached the stage as a popular actor, dancer, pantomimist, and violinist. He also built and managed the Adelphi Theatre, managed the Haymarket, Olympic, Princess's, St. James, and London Theatres. Webster additionally wrote or adapted numerous pl...
Macfarren, G.A. (George Alexander), 1813-1887
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English composer, professor of Music at Cambridge University and Principal of the Royal Academy of Music. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to John Simon, 1878 Apr. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 770045477 English composer; principal of Royal Academy of Music; professor at Cambridge. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 7 Hamilton Terrace, N.W., [London], to Arthur Sullivan, 1876 Apr. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2701...
