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:
George Ticknor miscellaneous documents
In English.
George Ticknor papers
George Ticknor (1791-1871), academic and author. Dartmouth College Class of 1807. Travel diaries, letters, memorial books, a ledger, and news clippings document Ticknor's travels in Europe and relationships with many notable individuals as well as his life at home in Boston.
George Ticknor poem
In English.
George Ticknor poem
Poem of four lines with heading "From the Spanish, unpublished," by George Ticknor in Boston, Massachusetts.
George Ticknor poem
Unpublished poem by George Ticknor, from the Spanish.
George William Frederick Carlisle letter
Four-page letter from George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle in Cuddesden to George Ticknor, telling him that he will send the letters that will answer Ticknor's purpose. Reminisces about Prescott.
George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle letter
In English.
George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle letter
Two-page letter from George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle at Castle Leeward to George Ticknor, telling him that he is sending all the correspondence with Prescott he could locate.
George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Howard letter
Three-page letter from George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle at Dublin Castle to George Ticknor, telling him that Prescott's letters have been received. Is interested in Ticknor's forthcoming publication on the subject. A number of friends died in 1859.
Grand Duke Leopold of Tuscany letter
In English.
Harriet Goodhue Hosmer letter
Two-page letter from Harriet Goodhue Hosmer in Watertown, Massachusetts to George Ticknor, inquiring about the cost of Webster's statue and its pedestal.
Helen Maria Williams letters
In English.
Henri Eugene Philippe Louis Aumale, Duc D' Orleans letter
Letter from Henry Eugene Philip Louis d'Orleans, Duc D'Aumale Woodwarton, Everham to George Ticknor, mentioning Ticknor's gift of books. Gives sentiments on the subjects of the United States and war.
Henri Ternaux-Compans letters
In English.
Henry Barton Dawson letter
Letter from Henry Barton Dawson in Mossisania, New York to George Ticknor, presenting Ticknor with a copy of volume one of his edition of "The Federalist." Laid in Ticknor's copy of "The Federalist."
Henry Benjamin Constant de Rebecque letter
In English.
Henry Clay letter
In English.
Henry Hallam letter
In English.
Henry Hallam letter
In English.
Henry Hallam letters
In English.