William Archer
William Archer was a translator, playwright, historian, diarist, writer and theatre critic (1856–1924). He was born in Perth and died in London.
Also recorded as Wm. Archer
William Archer
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- Born
- 1856. · Perth.
- Died
- 1924. · London.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Occupation
- translator, playwright, historian, diarist, writer, theatre critic, literary critic and journalist.
- Fields
- theatre, theatre criticism, dramatic game and translating activity.
- Education
- University of Edinburgh.
- Languages
- English.
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William Archer was a translator, playwright, historian, diarist, writer and theatre critic (1856–1924). He was born in Perth and died in London.
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Biography
William Archer studied at University of Edinburgh. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is theatre, theatre criticism and dramatic game. Places of work recorded in the authority are Scotland.
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1856
William Archer born at Perth.
1912
Play-making: A Manual of Craftsmanship is dated 1912.
1915
The Thirteen Days, July 23-August 4, 1914: A Chronicle and Interpretation is dated 1915.
1924
William Archer died at London.
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Perth.
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scholarly publication
- Archer, William (1856–1924), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2018
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q1382278: William Archer
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