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Henry James Byron

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Also known as Henry J. Byron

British writer and theatre manager (1835–1884)

Person · Open Library

Born
1835
Died
1884
Works
293

Top works

  • Fra Diavolo, or, The beauty and the brigands
  • Jack the giant killer, or Harlequin King Arthur, and ye knights of ye round table
  • Uncle Dick's darling
  • Dearer than life
  • Robinson Crusoe, or Harlequin Friday and the king of the Caribbee islands!

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Type
Person

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Quotes

  • This gardener's rule applies to youth and age, When young sow wild oats, but when old grow sage.
  • Life's too short for chess.
  • Love levels all,—it elevates the clown, And often brings the fattest people down.
  • The least drop in the world I do not mind: "Cognac"'s a noun I never yet declin'd.
  • Smart soldiers like to be well tightened in: Loose habits would destroy all discipline.
  • My dog, who picks up everything one teaches, Has got "three heads," like Mr. Gladstone's speeches, But, as might naturally be expected, His are considerably more connected.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
James
Gender
male
Place of birth
Manchester
Place of death
Manchester
Occupation
translator
Languages spoken
English language
Image
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place of burial
Brompton Cemetery
date of death
1884-01-01
date of birth
1835-01-01
Commons category
Henry James Byron
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