John Howard Payne

John Howard Payne was an American diplomat, actor, writer, lyricist, songwriter and poet (1791–1852). He was born at New York City and died at Tunis.

Also recorded as John Payne; John Howard Paine.

John Howard Payne in brief

Born
1791
Died
1852
Known for
diplomat,actor,writer,lyricist,songwriter,poet,playwright,translator
Place of birth
New York City

Overview

Born at New York City in 1791, died at Tunis in 1852.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings John Payne and John Howard Paine. His recorded language was American English.

He was the child of William Payne and Sarah Isaacs.

Catalogued works

34 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

Home, Sweet Home. The Tragedy of Brutus; or, The Fall of Tarquin. Charles the Second. Home, Sweet Home! Therese the Orphan of Geneva. The Last Duel in Spain and Other Plays. Edited by Codman Hislop and W. R. Richardson. America's Lost Plays Volume 5 & 6 Trial Without Jury & Other Plays /The Last Duel In Spain & Other Plays. Trial Without Jury & Other Plays. Edited By Codman Hislop and W. R. Richardson. Last Duel in Spain and Other Plays. Trial Without Jury and Other Plays. John Howard Payne, Dramatist, Poet, Actor ... The Romance of Mary W. Shelley, John Howard Payne and Washington Irving.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN HOWARD PAYNE, John Howard Payne Papers, 3-volume set, 2022. NOTES TO BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN HOWARD PAYNE, John Howard Payne Papers, 3-volume set, 2022. Payne, John Howard (1791-1852), author and actor, American National Biography Online, 2000. Daniel S. Butrick to John H. Payne, June 6, 1839, John Howard Payne Papers, 3-volume set, 2022. Daniel S. Butrick to John H. Payne, April 4, 1839, John Howard Payne Papers, 3-volume set, 2022.

In detail

John Howard Payne studied at Union College. the recorded working language is American English.

Works named in the authority record are Home, Sweet Home.

Chronology

  1. 1791John Howard Payne born at New York City.
  2. 1852John Howard Payne died at Tunis.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Howard Payne”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4401542: John Howard Payne

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