TYRWHITT, THOMAS — English scholar, the son of an English Church canon, born in London; was a Fellow of Merton in 1755, and in 1762 became clerk to the House of Commons, a post, however, which proved too arduous for him, and in 1768 he resigned; the remainder of … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Thomas Tyrwhitt — (March 27, 1730 ndash;August 15, 1786) was an English classical scholar and critic.He was born in London, where he also died. He was educated at Eton and Queen s College, Oxford (fellow of Merton, 1755). In 1756 he was appointed under secretary… … Wikipedia
Thomas Tyrwhitt — (né à Londres le 27 mars 1730, décédé à Londres le 15 août 1786, à l âge de 56 ans) était un classiciste et critique littéraire britannique. Biographie Son éducation se fit au Collège d Eton et au Queen s College d Oxford ; il fut membre du… … Wikipédia en Français
Tyrwhitt — is an English surname. It may refer to one of the following:;Persons *Gerald Tyrwhitt Wilson, 14th Baron Berners (1883 1950), also Lord Berners, a British composer, novelist, painter, and aesthete. *Sir John Tyrwhitt, 5th Baronet, a member of the … Wikipedia
Thomas Pink — is a retail clothing business which started in London in 1984. The concept was created by three Irish entrepreneurs, brothers James, Peter and John Mullen. The company was named for an 18th century London tailor who was known for making much… … Wikipedia
Tyrwhitt — (Thyrwhitt), Thomas, geb. 1721 in London, war 1757 Untersecretär des Kriegsdepartements, 1761–67 Secretär im Unterhaus, 1784 mit Crocherode Inspector des Britischen Museums u. st. 19. Aug. 1786; er schr.: De Babrio, Lond. 1776, Auctar. dazu 1781 … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Tyrwhitt — od. Thyrwhitt, Thomas, geb. um 1730 in England, gest. 1786 als Curator des brit. Museums, verdient als Philologe durch Ausgaben griech. Classiker, gab auch Chaucers berühmteste Dichtung, »die Canterbury. Erzählungen« (Lond. 1786) heraus … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
Thomas Payne — (c1718 1799), was a well known bookseller in 18th century London. He was born in Brackley, Northamptonshire. From 1750 he ran a shop Castle Street, Leicester Fields. The premises were notoriously small, but exceptionally popular with the literati … Wikipedia
Thomas Burgh, 1st Baron Burgh — (c. 1488 28 February 1550), also de jure 5th Baron Strabolgi, was an English peer.Burgh was the son of Sir Edward Burgh and grandson of Thomas de Burgh, 1st Baron Burgh. His father was never summoned to Parliament and the barony created for his… … Wikipedia
Thomas Kidd — (1770 August 27, 1850) was an English classical scholar and schoolmaster.He was born in pool and educated at Giggleswick School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was the father of John Tyrwhitt Davy Kidd who served in India for many years and… … Wikipedia