Thornbury, George Walter (4)
Thornbury, George
Walter (en.)
b. 13 November 1828
d. 11 June 1876
Occupation: Poet, journalist, art critic, novelist, and biographer of J. M. W. Turner.
Born in London. Educated at Cheam, Surrey. Married Harriett Furmedge on 7 October 1873. Prolific poetry and prose contributor to many periodicals and newspapers, including Bentley’s Miscellany, Ainsworth’s, Once a Week, Household Words, All the Year Round, Athenaeum, and Chambers’s Journal. Poetry volumes include Songs of the Cavaliers and Roundheads (1857) and Historical and Legendary Ballads and Songs (1875). Biographical information: Digital Victorian Poetry Periodical website.
b. 13 November 1828
d. 11 June 1876
Occupation: Poet, journalist, art critic, novelist, and biographer of J. M. W. Turner.
Born in London. Educated at Cheam, Surrey. Married Harriett Furmedge on 7 October 1873. Prolific poetry and prose contributor to many periodicals and newspapers, including Bentley’s Miscellany, Ainsworth’s, Once a Week, Household Words, All the Year Round, Athenaeum, and Chambers’s Journal. Poetry volumes include Songs of the Cavaliers and Roundheads (1857) and Historical and Legendary Ballads and Songs (1875). Biographical information: Digital Victorian Poetry Periodical website.
