Sir Charles Asgill, 2nd Baronet — Infobox Person name = Sir Charles Asgill, 2nd Baronet residence = other names = imagesize = 200px caption = Mezzotint by C. Turner after original oil on canvass by Sir Thomas Phillips (location unknown) details in Images section birth name =… … Wikipedia
ASGILL, JOHN — an eccentric Englishman, wrote a book to prove that death was due to want of faith, and to express his belief that he would be translated, and translated he was, to spend 30 years, apparently quite happily, writing pamphlets, and end his days… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Asgill, John — (1659 1738) Eccentric writer, student at the Middle Temple, 1686, and called to the Bar 1692. In 1699 he pub. in an unlucky hour a pamphlet to prove that death was not obligatory upon Christians, which, much to his surprise, aroused the public … Short biographical dictionary of English literature
Aogán Ó Rathaille — Aodhagán Ó Rathaille also spelt Aogán Ó Rathaille (anglisized Egan O Rahilly) (1670 – 1728) was an Irish language poet. He is credited with creating the first Aisling poem. Early Life Ó Rathaille was born in Screathan an Mhil (Scrahanaveal), in… … Wikipedia
Sir Valentine Browne, 3rd Viscount Kenmare — Sir Valentine Browne, (5th Baronet, 3rd Viscount Kenmare) was born in March 1695. He was the son of Sir Nicholas Browne, (4th Baronet, 2nd Viscount Kenmare) and Helen Browne. After the death of his father, in 1720, Valentine Browne succeeded to… … Wikipedia
List of Acts of Parliament of the English Parliament, 1700 to 1706 — This is a list of Acts of Parliament of the English Parliament during that body s existence prior to the Act of Union of 1707. For legislation passed after that date see List of Acts of Parliament of the United Kingdom Parliament.The numbers… … Wikipedia
17th century in literature — See also: 16th century in literature *Early Modern literature *other events of the 17th century *18th century in literature, 1700 in literature,and list of years in literature.Events and trends* 1660 1669 Samuel Pepys writes his diary. * 1667… … Wikipedia
List of non-fiction writers — The term non fiction author encompasses a vast number of fields and individuals. This list includes authors who primarily have written non fiction books for publication.For more specific lists see* *List of biographers *List of critics *List of… … Wikipedia
Nicholas Barbon — Born c. 1640 London Died c. 1698 Osterley House, Middlesex … Wikipedia
1738 in literature — The year 1738 in literature involved some significant events and new books.Events* Robert Blair marries Isabella Law. * Beginning of the mental decline of Jonathan Swift. * Laurence Sterne is ordained. * Richard Dawes becomes master of the… … Wikipedia
