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Alexander Dyce

Alexander Dyce (1798–1869) was a British philologist, playwright and literary historian.

Also recorded as Reverend Alexander Dyce · Rev. Alexander Dyce · Rev. Dyce

Portrait of Alexander Dyce

W. Roberts · Public domain

Biography

Born at Edinburgh in 1798, died in Greater London in 1869.

Alexander Dyce studied at Exeter College and Royal High School. The recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is history of literature, publishing and collecting.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London.

Works named in the authority record are The dramatic works of Robert Greene.

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  • Edinburgh
Birth
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  • Greater London

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.

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