Francklin, Thomas, 1721-1784

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English miscellaneous writer.

From the description of Autograph document signed : [n.p.], 1775 Jan. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270750512

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Queen St., to Reverend Dr. Percy, Dean of Carlisle, 1778 Nov. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270750519

Epithet: of Stowe MS 184

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Dr. Thomas Francklin was the son of Richard Francklin, well known as the printer of an anti-ministerial paper called "The Craftsman," in the conduct of which he received great assistance from Lord Bolingbroke, Mr. Pulleney and others, who then opposed Sir Robert Walpole's measures. He was educated at Westminster School from whence he was elected to Trinity College Cambridge of which he became Fellow, and was for some time usher in the school where he was brought up. In 1750 he was chosen Greek Professor at Cambridge, and in 1757 was presented to the College livings of Ware and Thunderidge in Hertfordshire, and although his mind was more intent on the stage than the pulpit, he published a volume of sermons in 1765. In addition to his translation he wrote the Tragedy of the "Earl of Warwick," "Mary Queen of Scots" a tragedy still in MS and translations of several farces. He published an "Ode to the Institution of the Royal Academy" and had a share in the Critical Review. He died at his house in Gt. Queen's Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, March 15, 1784.

From the description of Thomas Francklin receipt, 1774. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 428981350

Thomas Francklin was an author, translator, and educator. He was educated at Trinity College, and became Professor of Greek at Cambridge until a dispute with the heads of the university compelled him to resign. He began writing and translating to satisfy his financial needs, and had success with several original plays and translations from the Greek. He later became professor of ancient history at the Royal Academy.

From the description of Minos, a dramatic satire, circa 1780. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57256174

Epithet: Reverend author

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creatorOf Francklin, Thomas, 1721-1784. King Edward's part [in The Earl of Warwick, by Thomas Francklin], [18--?]. Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
referencedIn Donald Hyde and Mary Hyde Eccles Autograph Collection, 1505-1957 (inclusive), 1702-1854 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Francklin, Thomas, 1721-1784. Thomas Francklin receipt, 1774.
referencedIn Vol. I (ff. i + 214). (a) Papers relating to the "European Magazine," with details respecting the Handel Commemoration, 1784-1787. ff. 59 b-100; (b) Facsimile of Milton's assignment of "Paradise Lost" to S. Symons, 1667. The original is Add. MS. 1886... British Library
referencedIn Boswell's Life of Johnson : including Boswell's Journal of a tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a journey into North Wales, edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1464-1897 (inclusive), 1724-1874 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Vol. II, ff. 184Joseph Cradock, author: Letters to,: 1763-1826, n.d.includes:ff. 1-22 Anna Francesca Cradock, née Stratford; wife of J Cradock: Letters, etc., to her husband, Joseph: 1765-1766.ff. 23-31b Manors and Manorial Documents: Corresponde... British Library
creatorOf Francklin, Thomas, 1721-1784. Minos, a dramatic satire, circa 1780. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Pope, Jane, 1742-1818,. Copies of letters to Jane Pope from various people, 1769-1808, in the hand of James Winston [manuscript], ca. 1840. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Vol. I. (ff. 283). 1628-1651. 1. Message of the King to the House of Commons concerning liberty of speech; [? circ. 1628]. Copy (18th cent.). f. 1. 2. Privy Council to the " Chiefe officers of the Towne of Colchester," commanding them to assist the o... British Library
creatorOf Francklin, Thomas, 1721-1784. Autograph letter signed : Queen St., to Reverend Dr. Percy, Dean of Carlisle, 1778 Nov. 5. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Francklin, Thomas, 1721-1784. Autograph document signed : [n.p.], 1775 Jan. 14. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Francklin, Thomas, 1721-1784. The contract [microform]. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. : including a journal of a tour to the Hebrides, extra-illustrated, 1711-1834 (inclusive). Houghton Library
creatorOf Francklin, Thomas, 1721-1784. The contract, or, The female captain [microform]. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
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correspondedWith Boswell, James, 1740-1795 person
associatedWith Cadell, T. (Thomas), 1742-1802. person
associatedWith Destouches, Néricault, 1680-1754. person
associatedWith Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. corporateBody
associatedWith Percy, Thomas, 1729-1811, person
correspondedWith Pope, Jane, 1742-1818, person
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Little Chart, Kent
Reading, Berkshire
Melcombe Regis, Dorset
Virginia, U.S.A.
Coventry, Warwickshire
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Guernsey, Channel Islands
Luston, Herefordshire
Hereford, Herefordshire
Great Britain
Weymouth, Dorset
Basing House, Southton
Banbury, Oxfordshire
Shotover Forest, Oxfordshire
Colchester, Essex
Jersey, Channel Islands
Foxton, Leicestershire
Leicester, Leicestershire
Knowle, Kent
Needwood Chase, Staffordshire
New England, America
Stowood Forest, Oxfordshire
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Death 1784-03-15

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