Autograph letter signed from Theodore Martin to Austin Brereton [manuscript], 1908 May 27.

Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905

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Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) was a British actor-manager. Born Feb. 6, 1838, in Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, Eng., he died Oct. 13, 1905, in Bradford, Yorkshire. Irving's original name was John Henry Brodribb. He achieved early success and began to play leading roles throughout London, often with Ellen Terry. In 1878, he took over the Lyceum Theatre and hired Terry as the company's leading lady. This partnership lasted for 25 years and was reknowned throughout England and the United States. Bra...

Martin, Helena Faucit, 1814-1898

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Helena Faucit Martin (1814-1898) was a British actress ? she married Sir Theodore Martin in 1851. From the description of Letter by Helena Faucit Martin to John Harley, ca. 1850? (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122584955 English writer, born Helena Faucit Saville, who later became Lady Martin. From the description of The Lazar's grave, [18--]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64062202 ...

Brereton, Austin, 1862-1922

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Martin, Theodore, sir., 1816-1909

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English man of letters. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Brighton, to Mr. Hogarth, 1857 Nov. 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270871426 British parliamentarian and man of letters. From the description of Letters of Lord and Lady Martin, 1885-1904, to George A.P.H. Duncan. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 14445032 English biographer. From the description of Autograph letters signed (9) : to Prof. Knight, 1880-1904. (U...

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. ...