Holcroft Baronets — There have been two Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Holcroft, both in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom and both for members of the same family.The Holcroft Baronetcy, of The Shrubbery in the County of Stafford, was created in … Wikipedia
Charles Brockden Brown — Born January 17, 1771(1771 01 17) Philadelphia, PA Died February 22, 1810(1810 02 22 … Wikipedia
Charles Brockden Brown — Charles Brockden Brown, né le 17 janvier 1771 à Londres et mort en mer le 22 février 1810, est un romancier, un journaliste, un historien et un éditeur américain. Le milieu universitaire américain le considère comme le premier écrivain… … Wikipédia en Français
Holcroft, Thomas — ▪ English dramatist born Dec. 10, 1745, London, Eng. died March 23, 1809, London English dramatist, novelist, journalist, and actor. The son of a peddler, Holcroft worked as a stableboy, cobbler, and teacher before he was able to make … Universalium
George Holcroft — Sir George Harry Holcroft, 1st Baronet (1856 ndash;19 April 1951) was an English coal mine owner and philanthropist.Holcroft was chairman of Littleton Collieries. He also served as High Sheriff of Staffordshire from 1913 to 1914. Like his uncle,… … Wikipedia
Thomas Holcroft — (December 10, 1745 March 23, 1809) was an English dramatist and miscellaneous writer.Early lifeHe was born in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, London. His father had a shoemaker s shop, and kept riding horses for hire; but having fallen into… … Wikipedia
René Charles Guilbert de Pixérécourt — (* 22. Januar 1773 in Nancy, Meurthe et Moselle; † 27. Juli 1844 ebenda) war ein französischer Theaterautor und Regisseur. Er war der Begründer des modernen Melodramas. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Leben 2 Das Melodrama … Deutsch Wikipedia
University of Birmingham — Infobox University name = University of Birmingham image size = 234px motto = la. Per Ardua Ad Alta mottoeng = Through hard work, great heights are achieved established = 1825, with Royal Charter granted in 1900 city = Birmingham state = West… … Wikipedia
Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower — The Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower (gbmapping|SP048835) is a campanile located in Chancellor s court at the University of Birmingham in the West Midlands of England. It is the tallest free standing clock tower in the world,cite… … Wikipedia
Brockden Brown — Charles Brockden Brown Charles Brockden Brown Charles Brockden Brown (17 janvier 1771 22 février 1810), romancier, journaliste, historien et éditeur américain. Le milieu universitaire américain le considère comme le premier écrivain professionnel … Wikipédia en Français
