Bacon, Richard Mackenzie, approximately 1775-1844
Variant namesRichard Mackenzie Bacon (1775-1844), musician, journalist and writer, was born at Norwich, where he attended the free school. In 1793 he established a connection with the Norwich Mercury, of which he later became editor (1816) and principal proprietor. In 1813 Bacon and Bryan Donkin obtained a patent for a new printing machine, which was described in Bacon's publication. As well as the Mercury, Bacon was also proprietor and editor of the Quarterly musical magazine and review, which was first published in London in 1818. He also helped to establish the Norwich Musical Festival. Bacon died at Cossey, near Norwich, on 27 November 1844.
From the guide to the Richard Mackenzie Bacon: Correspondence and Papers, 1752-1874, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)
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| creatorOf | Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872,. Collection on publishing and bookselling, 1749-1835. | University of California, Los Angeles | |
| referencedIn | Sir Thomas Phillipps Collection on Publishing and Bookselling, 1749-1835 | William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, UCLA | |
| creatorOf | Bartley, Sarah, 1783-1850,. Autograph letter signed from Mrs. Bartley, London, to Mr. Bacon, Esq., Cossey near Norwich [manuscript], 18th or 19th century March 21. | Folger Shakespeare Library | |
| creatorOf | Richard Mackenzie Bacon: Correspondence and Papers, 1752-1874 | Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives | |
| creatorOf | Linley, W. (William), 1771-1835,. Autograph letter signed from W. (William) Linley to Richard Mackenzie Bacon [manuscript], [18th or 19th century] April 22. | Folger Shakespeare Library |
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Birth 1776
Death 1844
