William Henry Ireland
English forger of Shakespeare writings, 1775–1835 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Ontario merchant and political figure, see William Henry Ireland (politician).
William Henry Ireland (1775–1835) was an English forger of would-be Shakespearean documents and plays. He is less well known as a poet, writer of gothic novels and histories. Although he was apparently christened William-Henry, he was known as Samuel through much of his life (apparently after a brother who died in childhood), and many sources list his name as Samuel William Henry Ireland.
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Born | (1775-08-02)2 August 1775[1] London[1] |
Died | 17 April 1835(1835-04-17) (aged 59)[1] |
Nationality | English |
Occupation(s) | clerk, writer, illustrator |
Known for | Ireland Shakespeare forgeries |
Notable work | Vortigern and Rowena |
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