George Henry Townsend
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George Henry Townsend was an English
literary compiler and journalist, who wrote several books that are of value in a study of his period.
Townsend's books include Russell's History of Modern Europe epitomised (1857), Shakespeare not an Impostor (1857), The Manual of Dates (1862), Men of the Time (1868), The Handbook of the Year 1868 (1869) and The Every-day Book of Modern Literature (1870).
Between 1860 and 1866 Townsend wrote several pamphlets containing selections of madrigals and glees for John "Paddy" Green, the proprietor of Evans's music and supper rooms, 43 Covent Garden.
He wrote a Summary of Persian History, included as a preface to a book on Outram
and Havelock
's Persian Campaign and published in 1858.
During the elections of 1868 he was an active supporter of the Conservative party
led by Benjamin Disraeli, and was promised a position in reward. However, the government resigned before this promise could be kept.
Deeply disappointed, Townsend committed suicide at Kennington
on 23 February 1869.
English people
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literary compiler and journalist, who wrote several books that are of value in a study of his period.
Townsend's books include Russell's History of Modern Europe epitomised (1857), Shakespeare not an Impostor (1857), The Manual of Dates (1862), Men of the Time (1868), The Handbook of the Year 1868 (1869) and The Every-day Book of Modern Literature (1870).
Between 1860 and 1866 Townsend wrote several pamphlets containing selections of madrigals and glees for John "Paddy" Green, the proprietor of Evans's music and supper rooms, 43 Covent Garden.
He wrote a Summary of Persian History, included as a preface to a book on Outram
Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet
Lieutenant General Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet GCB KSI was an English general who fought in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and is considered a British hero.-Early life:...
and Havelock
Henry Havelock
Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, KCB was a British general who is particularly associated with India. He was noted for his recapture of Cawnpore from rebels during Indian Rebellion of 1857.-Early life:...
's Persian Campaign and published in 1858.
During the elections of 1868 he was an active supporter of the Conservative party
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
led by Benjamin Disraeli, and was promised a position in reward. However, the government resigned before this promise could be kept.
Deeply disappointed, Townsend committed suicide at Kennington
Kennington
Kennington is a district of South London, England, mainly within the London Borough of Lambeth, although part of the area is within the London Borough of Southwark....
on 23 February 1869.