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Modern English biography, volume 2 (of 6), I-Q

by Frederic Boase (1843–1916)

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"Modern English Biography, Volume 2 (of 4), I-Q" by Frederic Boase is a comprehensive collection of biographical entries written in the late 19th century. This work contains numerous concise memoirs of notable individuals who passed away after the year 1850, providing an extensive overview of their lives and contributions. The likely topic of the volume centers around documenting the achievements and impacts of prominent figures from various fields, including arts, politics, science, and literature. The opening of this volume presents an organized format, listing individual biographies with succinct details about each person's life, accomplishments, and the legacy they left behind. Each entry includes essential biographical information, such as birth and death dates, educational background, significant career milestones, and notable works or recognitions. This section establishes the book's purpose as a reference for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the lives of influential personalities from the specified period, showcasing the breadth of contributions made by individuals across a diverse array of professions.

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Volume II

I’ANSON, EDWARD (eld. son of Edward I’Anson 1775–1853,
surveyor and architect). b. St. Laurence, Pountney hill,
London 25 July 1812; ed. at Merchant Taylors’; exhibited 18
designs at R.A. 1830–80; architect in city of London 1837 to
death; surveyor for St. Bartholomew’s hospital 18 Dec. 1871;
designed British and Foreign Bible Society’s buildings, Queen
Victoria st. 1866, Merchant Taylors’ school at the Charterhouse
opened 1875, and greater part of the fine buildings in the City
built exclusively for offices; restored Dutch church in Austin
Friars and that of St. Mary, Abchurch; F.R.I.B.A. 1840, pres.
1886 to death, wrote many papers for its Transactions; author
of Detached essays and illustrations, Architectural Publication
soc. 1853. d. 28 Clanricarde gardens, Bayswater, London
30 Jany. 1888. bur. at Headley in Hampshire. _Builder,
xxix 189, 1006 (1871), portrait_.

I’ANSON, WILLIAM, b. Middleham, Yorkshire 1810; horse trainer;
trainer to A. Johnstone at Malton 1849; trained Blink Bonny
winner of the Derby 1857, Caller Ou winner of the St. Leger 1861
and Blair Athol winner of the Derby and St. Leger 1864; had a
yearly sale of horses on Friday after the St. Leger; owner of
numerous race horses; golf player; captain of Malton curling
club; his Blink Bonny stud farm was very well known. d.
Hungerford house, Norton, Malton 10 Jany. 1881. _Illust. sp. and
dram. news, xiv 453, 466 (1881), portrait; Bell’s Life in London
15 Jany. 1881 pp. 6, 7._

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Contents

  1. Volume II
  2. Volume II
  3. Chapter L
  4. Volume II
  5. Chapter C: Cabinet cyclopædia, one hundred and thirty three volumes 307
  6. Chapter I: Ice, artificial for skating rinks 1645
  7. Chapter L: Lace, academy at South Kensington 1313, makers of 978
  8. Chapter V: Vaccination introduced 81

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This free edition of Modern English biography, volume 2 (of 6), I-Q by Frederic Boase comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #71046, released 2023-06-26. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference.

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