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:
John Duke of Saxony letters
In English.
John Gibson Lockhart letter
In English.
John Griscom letter
In English.
John Kenyon letter
In English.
John Kenyon letter
In English.
John Marshall letter
In English.
John Pickering letters
In English.
John Rutter Chorey letter
Three-page letter from John Rutter Chorley in London to George Ticknor in Boston, telling him that he feels personal affection and literary repect for Ticknor. Discusses the progress for his work and of Ticknor's new edition. The Irishman Dunne seems unequal to his task.
John Rutter Chorley letter
Four-page letter from John Rutter in London to George Ticknor in Boston, telling him that he translation has reached him and he comments on it. Questions the worth of the additions. Hears of Mr. Prescott's health.
John Rutter Chorley letter
Four-page letter from John Rutter Chorley to George Ticknor in Boston, telling him that he has seen Gayangor and discusses the content of a book recentlt acquired. Also talks about the completion of the telegraph lines across the Atlantic which are an interesting achievement.
John Rutter Chorley letter
Two-page letter from John Rutter Chorley in London to George Ticknor, thanking him for the notice of I. de Montalvan and questions other editions. Also talks about trying to get his collection in order.
John Rutter Chorley letter
Three-page letter from John Rutter Chorley to George Ticknor in Boston in which he speaks of the Historical Society's great loss. Mr. Frothingham's discourse pleases him. Did not agree with Mr. Quincy nad speaks of several publications.
John Rutter Chorley letter
Three-page letter from John Rutter Chorley in London to George Ticknor in Boston in which he thanks him for the prompt attention to his request. Is glad to hear of Ticknor's progress. Talks of literary matters.
John Rutter Chorley letter
Two-page letter from John Rutter Chorley in London to George Ticknor, wishing Ticknor to accept a book. Gives information about it. Plans to publish another catalog. Speaks of other authors.
John Rutter Chorley letter
Threed-page letter from John Rutter Chorley in London to George Ticknor in Boston, telling him that he sends Ticknor a book of verse. He has been in poor health.
John Stuart-Wortley, 2nd Baron of Wharncliffe letters
In English.
John Thornton Kirkland letter
In English.
Jose Antonio Conde letter
In English.
Jose Maria Souza-Botelho letter
In English.