Incidental music for Henry VIII [manuscript], ca. 1862.

Princess's Theatre (London, England)

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Leng, Fred G., fl. 1862,

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Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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Charles Kean was a Shakespearean actor. He was married to the actress Ellen Tree Kean. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1849. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886057 English actor and theater manager Charles Kean was the second son of actor Edmund Kean. An excellent student, Charles was compelled to become an actor to support his family after the separation of his parents. He found success as an actor in Ireland and America, and ...

Mapleson, James Henry, 1830-1901

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English singer, violinist, and impresario. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 12 October [n.y.], to an unidentified friend, [n.y.] Oct. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270581771 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 27 June [n.y.], to Mr. [Samuel?] Aitken, [n.y.] June 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270581759 From the description of Autograph letters signed (6), dated and undated : [London] and Glasg...

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. ...