Arnold, Samuel James, 1774-1852

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Samuel James Arnold was a British dramatist and impresario who produced plays from 1794 at various London theatres. In 1809 he obtained permission to stage opera and other musical dramas at the Lyceum. In 1815 he obtained the lease, renamed it the English Opera House, and had the theatre almost completely rebuilt for 80,000 pounds.

From the description of S.J. Arnold letter to C. Wheatstone, between 1829-1841. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57358497

English dramatist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to an unidentified recipient, 1815 Nov. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270131587

Author and dramatist.

From the description of Samuel James Arnold letters, 1812-1816. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64068381

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Birth 1774-12-28

Death 1852-08-16

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