Colman, George, 1762-1836 ,

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George Colman (1762-1836) was a British dramatist and, since July 1789, manager of the Haymarket Theatre.

From the description of Letter by George Colman to Robert William Elliston, 1802. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 82677104

English actor.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to the manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, 1833 Mar. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270129692

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to David Garrick, Wednesday morning. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270129804

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Thomas Shaw, 1811 Mar. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270129802

From the description of An address ... for the widow and children of the late John Emery : signed (initials), 1822 Aug. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270129695

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Brompton Square, to R.B. Peake, 1831 Sept. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270129723

George Colman, the Younger, son of George Colman, the Elder (a famous actor-manager), was educated at Westminster and Oxford, became a dramatist and theatre manager, and was associated with Drury Lane and the Haymarket theatres from 1794-1805. In 1824, he became Examiner of Plays. He introduced most of his farces under the name Arthur Griffinhoof.

From the description of George Colman, the Younger, correspondence, 1815-1829. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57188187

English dramatist.

From the description of Quotation from a poem, n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 68116990

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Sir George Beaumont, 1812 Jun. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270521976

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Piccadilly, to Mr. Woodfall, 1800 Feb. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270527138

From the description of Autograph letters signed (3) : [London], to an unidentified lady, 1818 Mar. 26 and Nov. 9 and 1819 Feb. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870562

British dramatist.

From the description of Letters : London, to "My dear Madam," 1818-1819. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 29400893

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Birth 1762-10-21

Death 1836-10-17

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