Ticknor, George, 1791-1871
Dates
- Existence: 1791 - 1871
Biography
George Ticknor was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 1, 1791. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1807, but continued his study of Latin and Greek privately. He was admitted to the bar in 1813, but realized soon after that he was attracted more to classics than to the law. In 1815, he sailed for England and remained in Europe for the next four years where he moved among society, literary, and scientific circles and spent twenty months at the University of Göttingen in Germany. In 1816, he was offered a professorship in French and Spanish at Harvard College. After spending time in Spain he accepted the position in 1819, holding it until 1835, after which he returned to Europe. Upon Ticknors return to the US in 1838, he wrote "History of Spanish Literature" which was published in 1849. From 1823 to 1832, he was a trustee of the Boston Athenaeum and in 1852, helped to establish the Boston Public Library on which board he served from 1852-1866. George Ticknor died on January 26, 1871.
Found in 441 Collections and/or Records:
A. Calderon de la Barca letter
Four-page letter from A. Calderon de la Barca in Madrid to George Ticknor, expressing profound grief over the untimely death of William Prescott. Mentions Lucas Alaman and Frances Calderon de la Barca.
A. Feder letter
In English.
Abbott Lawrence letters
In English.
Achille Charles Leonce Victor Duc de Broglie letters
Five letters from Achille Charles Leonce Victor Duc de Broglie to George Ticknor in Paris and New York in which he mentions the Civil War, and that he entrusts his son's friend to him. Also talks about his arrival in New York, the American elections and comments on European affairs, mentioning Garibaldi.
Adolfo de Castro y Rossi letter
Three-page letter from Adolfe de Castro y Rossi in Cadiz to George Ticknor in Boston, sending Ticknor a copy of his "A History if religious intolerance in Spain." Mentions other works by Castro sent to Ticknor.
Adolphe Louis de Puibusque letters
In English.
Albert duc de Broglie letter
Three-page letter from Albert duc de Broglie in Paris to George Ticknor, thanking him for the kindness Ticknor has shown his son. Mentions Victor's impressions of America and France's difficulties.
Albert Gallatin letter
In English.
Albert Gallatin letter
In English.
Albertine Ida Gustavine, Duchesse de Broglie letters
In English.
Alexander Agassiz letter
Two-page letter from Alexander Agassiz in Cambridge, Massachusetts to George Ticknor, telling him that his father will be sorry to hear of Ticknor's resignation. James M. Barnard might replace him as a museum trustee.
Alexander Freiherr von Humboldt letters
In English.
Alexander Hill Everett letter
In English.
Alexander Hill Everett letter
Two-page letter from Alexander Hill Everett in Boston to George Ticknor in Washington, mentioning happenings in the political world and the literary world. Gives news of friends and declines to defend the editor of "The Patriot."
Alexander Hill Everett letter
In English.
Alexander Hill Everett letter
In English.
Alexander Hill Everett letters
Letters from Alexander Hill Everett to George Ticknor with comments on American politics and foreign relations and on travels in Spain. References to Washington Irving, George Bancroft, to his brother Edward Everett and others. Also comments on supposed literary exchange between Lord and Lady Byron, following their seperation, as well as discussin Robert Walsh and the founding of the "American Quarterly Review." Also general comments on literary and family matters.
Alfred von Reumont letter
Two-page letter from Alfred von Reumont to George Ticknor, telling him that he wanted to visit him personally to wish him a happy journey, byt has been ill. Offers help for Ticknor's library and mentions E. Alberi.
Andrews Norton letter
In English.
Angel Calderon de la Barca letters
In English.