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 446 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin Robbins Curtis letter
Three-page letter from Benjamin Robbins Curtis in Washington to "My dear uncle" [George Ticknor] in Boston, accepting Ticknor's offer to visit while in Boston. Speaks of the political situation and the need for a conservative press.
Benjamin Robbins Curtis letter
Four-page letter from Benjamin Robbins Curtis to George Ticknor, telling him that he hopes Ticknor will stay at Maplehurst for some time. Anna is curious about what was said about Mr. Choate.
Bernhard August von Lindenau letters
In English.
Berthold Georg Niebuhr letter
In English.
Carlo Guiseppe Guglielmo Botta letter
In English.
Carol conte Troya letter
In English.
Caroline Friederike Humboldt letters
In English.
Cesare Cantu letter
Two-page letter from Cesare Cantu in Milan to George Ticknor in Boston, regarding the sale of books. Includes listing of Italian books with prices.
Charles A. Böttinger letter
In English.
Charles Babbage letter
In English.
Charles Babbage letter
In English.
Charles Dickens letter
Letter from Charles Dickens at Tremont House to George Ticknor at Park Street, telling him that Mrs. Dickens will see Mrs. Ticknor. He would like to rest but feels he must see those who come to visit.
Charles Falkenstein letter
In English.
Charles Fauriel letter
In English.
Charles Francis Adams letter
One-page letter from Charles Francis Adams to George Ticknor accepting an invitation to dine with the Friday Club.
Charles Robert Leslie letters
In English.
Charles Sprague letters
In English.
Charles Sumner letters
In English.
Christian Karl Josias, Freiherr von Bunsen
In English.