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Sir William Schwenck Gilbert

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English dramatist, poet and illustrator (1836–1911)

Born 18 November 1836
Died 29 May 1911

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Photo of Sir William Schwenck Gilbert

English dramatist, poet and illustrator (1836–1911)

Born 18 November 1836
Died 29 May 1911

Subjects

Librettos, Operas, Musicals, Vocal scores with piano, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Drama / British & Irish, Plays / Drama, Non-Classifiable, Novelty, English Ballads, Operas, scores, English poetry, Operas, librettos, Drama, English drama, Music, Parodies, imitations, Poetry (poetic works by one author), English wit and humor, Opera, Opera programs, Stories, plots, Excerpts, Musical revues, comedies, Operetta

Places

England, Israel, London, Cornwall, Dublin, Ireland, Jerusalem, Opera Comique, Toronto (Ont.), United States

People

W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911), Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900), Arthur Sullivan Sir (1842-1900), William Shakespeare (1564-1616), M. W. Balfe (1808-1870), Frederic Clay (1838-1889), Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848), Henrietta Hodson, Jane W. Stedman, Mr. Doran, Mrs. Mooney, Polly Mooney, W. E. Gladstone (1809-1898), Zack Bowen

Time

19th century, 20th century

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  • William Schwenck Gilbert
  • W. S. Gilbert
  • William Schwenk Gilbert
  • Sir W. S. Gilbert
  • William S. Gilbert
  • Gilbert, W. S.
  • Sir W.S. Gilbert
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