Dr Samuel Wilks, by Leslie Ward - Vanity Fair, 1 October 1892

He was a British physician and biographer. In later life he suffered a stroke and was terminally paraplegic. He died aged 87 at his home in Hampstead on 8 November 1911.

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Young Biographer // Judicial Assistant

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"A child's mind is not a bucket to fill, but a fire to ignite. The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education." - Plutarch (46-119 AD) Greek philosopher, historian, biographer, essayist, and priest.

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Related to emotional discordance, it's also interesting to note that Castlereagh was, by most accounts, quite reserved by nature; one biographer termed him “a complete introvert,” and Princess Lieven found it “strange how timid he is,” and somewhat awkward in social settings.
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Our biographer did a short sci-fi/steampunk story once. https://t.co/c0lOIi3dEN

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Last week, a portrait of the late Albert R. Lee, "regarded as dean of African American students", was dedicated at .

Julie spoke with commissioned artist and Lee biographer Vanessa Rouillon about Lee's life and legacy: https://t.co/Z4CGJaU3ax

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premieres tonight a four-part docuseries called narrated by Jessica Chastain and featuring the collaboration of my admired MM biographer Michelle Morgan
I’m so excited! Are you planning to watch?

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Hyacinthus is Azem’s ‘autobiographer,’ in charge of chronicling his journeys and writing reports. They are a mender of people and things, and are gifted with the ability to peer into possible futures.

They are also incredibly fond of feline concepts…!

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10 Oct 1599: b. Samuel Clarke, cleric, ejected minister & biographer (BM)

Laborious quill indeed - we all know how that feels!

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Samuel Johnson (18 Sep 1709 – 13 Dec 1784) was a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. Book shown is in stock. https://t.co/cW2eROD50w
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VIDEO TOUR>>> https://t.co/TIeJw31oEN

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"Where would I be without my Boswell?"
Consulting Detective Sherlock Holmes and Retired Army Doctor turner Biographer Dr. John H. Watson

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There are still places to join us in conversation with biographers: & as part of the New Words Festival event on Wed 17 March at 6.30pm. Book here: https://t.co/lI5xZxddvI & you can read more https://t.co/hvDe9QEhXJ

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New '#Billie' Explores Mysteries Of And Her Biographer https://t.co/pcWL0kfQEf

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Mathilde Blind died 1896 aged 55. Blind was a popular and brilliant poet, essayist and novelist, and the first biographer of George Eliot. Her long poem The Ascent Of Man, including this extract Nirvana, was hugely influential.

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The latest edition of is now available to listen online, with and biographer Laura Thompson discussing the lasting appeal of the country house murder https://t.co/PwlX9GtB2U

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Ward Kimball biographer here. If there's questions about Ward's life or work that keep you awake at night, ask away!

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1810 a daughter Elizabeth was born in Chelsea to William and Elizabeth Stevenson (nee Holland). Her mother died when she was one & she was brought up by an aunt. She became famous as Elizabeth Gaskell, biographer & great friend of Charlotte Bronte, & a brilliant novelist.

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