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The General Biographical Dictionary is a comprehensive reference book that provides an historical and critical account of the lives and writings of the most eminent persons in every nation, with a particular focus on the British and Irish. This is the nineteenth volume of the... Read Full Overview

The General Biographical Dictionary, written by Alexander Chalmers, is a comprehensive collection of biographical information about the most prominent figures in every nation, with a particular emphasis on British and Irish individuals. This nineteenth volume covers the lives... Read Full Overview