Benjamin Victor (Q387697)
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+ 1778, English theatre manager, theatre historian
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Benjamin Victor |
+ 1778, English theatre manager, theatre historian |
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1778
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“Career: began life as a barber”; worked in the linen trade from 1720s to 1740s; deputy manager of Dublin's Smock Alley Theatre, 1746-1759 (with stint as co-manager 1753-1755); birthday odes gained appointment as “Poet Laureate of Ireland”; treasurer of Drury Lane, London, c. 1760-1778
Patrons: Sir William Wolseley, Bt. (BV married his illegitimate daughter); Duke of Dorset (gained BV his pension whilst Lord Lieutenant of Ireland)
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