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 445 Collections and/or Records:
George Bancroft letter
Four-page letter from George Bancroft in New York to "My dear Sir" [i.e. George Ticknor], telling him that he is sending more of Prescott's letters and explains his connection with the Prescotts.
George Bancroft letter
Letter from George Bancroft in New York to George Ticknor, telling him that he discovered more of Prescott's letters for Ticknor to copy.
George Bancroft letter
Five-page letter from George Bancroft in Newport, Rhode Island to "My dear Sir" [George Ticknor], reminisces about Prescott. Prescott one wrote to Webster to help Hawthorne retain his position when General Taylor came into power.
George Bancroft letter
Two-page letter from George Bancroft in Newport, Rhode Island to "My dear Sir" [i.e. George Ticknor], telling him that he has made inquiries of his sister. Mentions his mother.
George Bethume English letter
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George Gordon Noel Byron letter
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George Ticknor and others letter
Letter from George Ticknor, Edward Everett, Cornelius C. Felton and George T. Curtis in Boston to Major General Jseup, telling him that they are collecting Webster's papers and would like to know of any letters, papers and printed material. Includes newspaper clipping of Webster Festival.
George Ticknor autograph
Autograph of George Ticknor at Caldwell, Lake George sent by him to J. Eastman Chase in North Conway, New Hampshire
George Ticknor correspondence
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George Ticknor letter
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George Ticknor letter
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George Ticknor letter
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