George Colman
Sir Joshua Reynolds (after) 1723 - 1792
Summary
Goerge Colman was born in Florence in 1732, and educated at Westminster and Oxford. He was called to the bar but gave up this profession for literary pursuits. He was the author of the 'Jealous Wife', 'Clandestine Marriage' and other plays as well as some translations from the classics. He was also manager of the Haymarket Theatre. He died in 1794.
Object Name
George Colman
Creators Name
accession number
1920.473
Collection Group
Place of creation
Europe
Support
paper
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Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920