Gorges Edmond Howard
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Gorges Edmond Howard was a miscellaneous Irish writer. He wrote on the law and created literary works.
on 28 August 1715 and educated at Thomas Sheridan's school in Dublin.
Howard became an apprentice in the exchequer at Dublin and after a dalliance with becoming a soldier, he perserevered and became a solicitor. He secured a lucrative business as a solicitor and land agent, and published professional works at his own expense. He failed to achieve notability as a writer and he was satirised by Robert Jephson
for his unsolicited productivity. Jephson invented a mock correspondence between George Faulkner
and Howard, allegedly encouraged by Lord Townshend.
Howard was active in suggesting improvements in Dublin, having some skill as an architect. The freedom of the city was conferred on him in 1766. He died in Dublin in June 1786.
Plus numerous works on the law.
Biography
Gorges Edmond Howard was the son of Captain Francis Howard (of dragoons) and Elizabeth (born Jackson). He was born in ColeraineColeraine
Coleraine is a large town near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is northwest of Belfast and east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections...
on 28 August 1715 and educated at Thomas Sheridan's school in Dublin.
Howard became an apprentice in the exchequer at Dublin and after a dalliance with becoming a soldier, he perserevered and became a solicitor. He secured a lucrative business as a solicitor and land agent, and published professional works at his own expense. He failed to achieve notability as a writer and he was satirised by Robert Jephson
Robert Jephson
Robert Jephson was an Irish dramatist and politician.He was born in Ireland. After serving for some years in the British army, he retired with the rank of captain, and lived in England where he was the friend of David Garrick, Joshua Reynolds, Oliver Goldsmith, Samuel Johnson, Edmund Burke,...
for his unsolicited productivity. Jephson invented a mock correspondence between George Faulkner
George Faulkner
George Faulkner was one of the most important Irish printers and booksellers. He forged a publishing relationship with Jonathan Swift and parlayed that fame into an extensive trade...
and Howard, allegedly encouraged by Lord Townshend.
Howard was active in suggesting improvements in Dublin, having some skill as an architect. The freedom of the city was conferred on him in 1766. He died in Dublin in June 1786.
Works include
- A Collection of Apothegms and Maxims for the Good Conduct of Life, .. 1767
- Almeyda, or the Rival Kings, 1769
- The Siege of Tamor, 1773
- The Female Gamester, 1778
- Miscellaneous Works in Verse and Prose, 1782
Plus numerous works on the law.