Parr, Samuel, 1747-1825

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Dates

Existence: 1747 - 1825

Biography

Samuel Parr (26 January 1747 – 6 March 1825), was an English schoolmaster, writer, minister and Doctor of Law. He was known in his time for political writing, and (flatteringly) as "the Whig Johnson", though his reputation has lasted less well than Samuel Johnson's, and the resemblances were at a superficial level; Parr was no prose stylist, even if he was an influential literary figure. A prolific correspondent, he kept up with many of his pupils, and involved himself widely in intellectual and political life.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Samuel Parr letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 819223.1

Mss 819223.1

Date(s): 1819-03-23

Abstract

In English.