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The General Biographical Dictionary, written by Alexander Chalmers, is a comprehensive collection of biographies of the most prominent individuals from every nation, with a particular focus on British and Irish figures. This particular volume, Volume 27, contains detailed accounts... Read Full Overview

The General Biographical Dictionary is a comprehensive collection of biographies of the most prominent individuals from every nation, with a particular focus on British and Irish figures. The book, which is the 27th volume in the series, is authored by Alexander Chalmers and... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from The General Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 27: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation