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Edwin Durning-Lawrence
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Sir Edwin Durning-Lawrence, 1st Baronet (2 February 1837 – 21 April 1914) was a British lawyer and Member of Parliament.
Quick Facts Sir Edwin Durning-Lawrence, Bt, Member of Parliament for Truro ...
Sir Edwin Durning-Lawrence, Bt | |
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Member of Parliament for Truro | |
In office 1895–1906 | |
Preceded by | John Charles Williams |
Succeeded by | George Hay Morgan |
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Born | (1837-02-02)2 February 1837 |
Died | 21 April 1914(1914-04-21) (aged 77) |
Political party | Liberal Unionist |
Spouse | Edith Jane Smith |
Occupation | Politician, author |
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He is best known for his advocacy of the Baconian theory of Shakespeare authorship, which asserts that Francis Bacon was the author of Shakespeare's plays. He published a number of books on the subject and promoted public debates with the academic community. At his death he donated the large "Edwin Durning-Lawrence archive" to London University.