Modern English biography
"Modern English Biography, Volume 2 (of 4), I-Q" by Frederic Boase is a comprehensive collection of biographical entries written in the late 19th century. This work contains numerous concise memoirs of notable individuals who passed away after the year 1850, providing an extensive overview of their lives and contributions. The likely topic of the volume centers around documenting the achievements and impacts of prominent figures from various fields, including arts, politics, science, and literature. The opening of this volume presents an organized format, listing individual biographies with succinct details about each person's life, accomplishments, and the legacy they left behind. Each entry includes essential biographical information, such as birth and death dates, educational background, significant career milestones, and notable works or recognitions. This section establishes the book's purpose as a reference for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the lives of influential personalities from the specified period, showcasing the breadth of contributions made by individuals across a diverse array of professions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Chapters (692)
- Chapter 1 Ch.1
- 1837. _d._ Melbury house near Dorchester 3 Jany. 1858. Ch.2
- 1891. _bur._ Norwood cemetery 12 Oct. Ch.3
- 1860. _bur._ Boston cemetery 5 Oct., marble memorial statue Ch.4
- 1840. _d._ 40 Great James st. London 2 May 1885 aged 76. Ch.5
- 1867. _d._ 1889. Ch.6
- 1840. _d._ Kensington palace, London 1 Aug. 1873. _I.L.N. lxiii_ Ch.7
- 1854. _Gillow’s English catholics_, _iii_ 555–8 (1887). Ch.8
- 1868. _Sanctuary services. By A. Jack. With a memoir by J. Kerr. Ch.9
- 1861. _monu._ erected in ch. yard at Liff. _Norrie’s Dundee Ch.10