Richard Steele
Richard Steele was an Irish playwright, politician, journalist and writer (1671–1729). He was born at Dublin and died at Carmarthen.
Also recorded as Sir Richard Steele.
Overview
Born at Dublin in 1671, died at Carmarthen in 1729.
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Sir Richard Steele. His recorded language was English.
He was the child of Richard Steele and Elinor Sheyles.
Catalogued works
23 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. Their recorded dates run from 1667 to 1835. The first 12 are listed here.
The Conscious Lovers. The Spectator Club. The Lying Lover. The Funeral. Selections from the Spectator. The Tender Husband. The religious tradesman and merchant, or, Plain and serious advices for his prudent and pious conduct in the various duties of his calling. The religious tradesman; or. The religious tradesman. A Discourse Concerning Old-Age, Tending To The Instruction, Caution and Com- fort of Aged Persons. ... (6 lines). The religious tradesman, or, Plain and serious hints of advice for the tradesman's prudent and pious conduct, from his entrance into business, to his leaving it off. An antidote against distractions, dated 1754.
Literature
5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.
Critiques on Plays by Richard Steele, Critical Essays from the Spectator by Joseph Addison: with four Essays by Richard Steele, 1970. Steele, Sir Richard (1672–1729), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Critical Essays from the Spectator by Joseph Addison: with four Essays by Richard Steele, 1970. The Plays of Richard Steele, 1971. Steele or Steel, Richard (1629–1692), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2017.
In detail
Richard Steele studied at Merton College and Charterhouse School. the recorded working language is English.
Positions recorded include member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain.
Chronology
- 1671Richard Steele born at Dublin.
- 1729Richard Steele died at Carmarthen.
Sources
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“Richard Steele”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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