Philip Dormer Stanhope, Lord Chesterfield (Q387681)
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* 1694-09-22, + 1773-03-24, British statesman and man of letters
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Philip Dormer Stanhope, Lord Chesterfield |
* 1694-09-22, + 1773-03-24, British statesman and man of letters |
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24 March 1773Gregorian
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Education: Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Patrons: [Chesterfield was himself a patron, though not a very successful one, as Johnson can attest--ESTC shows many works addressed or dedicated to him, some by obvious social inferiors but also one by the Earl of Orrery]
Reception: Aaron Hill; John Dyer; William Bond; Richard Savage
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Periodicals etc.: Chesterfield's known miscellaneous writings were essays contributed to The Craftsman, to Common Sense, Old England, and The World.; The poetic and satirical squibs, including one directed at Queen ; Caroline, though admired, do not have the cutting edge of those by ; Hervey or Charles Hanbury-Williams. (DNB)
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