John Walker
Lexicographer, Author
1732 – 1807
Who was John Walker?
John Walker was an English stage actor, philologist and lexicographer. Early in life he became an actor, his theatrical engagements including one with David Garrick at Drury Lane, and a long season in Dublin, Ireland. In 1768 he left the stage. After some experiences in conducting a school at Kensington he commenced to teach elocution, and in this found his principal employment for the rest of his life. In 1775 he published his Rhyming Dictionary, which achieved a great success and has been repeatedly reprinted, and in 1791 his Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, which achieved an even greater reputation, and has run into some forty editions. He was the friend of the leading literary men of his time, including Samuel Johnson and Edmund Burke.
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- Born
- Mar 18, 1732
Colney Hatch - Spouses
- Miss Myners
(1758/05 - 1802/04)
- Miss Myners
- Religion
- Presbyterianism
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Employment
- Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
- Cow Street Theatre, Dublin
- Covent Garden Theatre
- Lived in
- Dublin
(1767 - 1768)
- Dublin
- Died
- Aug 1, 1807
London - Resting place
- St Pancras Old Church
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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