![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Samuel_Ireland.jpg/640px-Samuel_Ireland.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Samuel Ireland
English author and engraver 1744–1800 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Samuel Ireland?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Samuel Ireland (21 May 1744 – July 1800), English author and engraver, is best remembered today as the chief victim of the Ireland Shakespeare forgeries created by his son, William Henry Ireland.
![Thumb image](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Samuel_Ireland.jpg/640px-Samuel_Ireland.jpg)