Joseph Haydn, d. 1856. Compiler of the Dictionary of Dates and Book of Dignitaries [a]
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Haydn first made his name as a political journalist in Ireland, earning a reputation for the production of well-written, pro-government newspapers. He moved to London in 1839, in the aftermath of a prosecution which saw him banned from writing for the Dublin press. Establishing a career as a compiler of reference works, his most successful was the Dictionary of Dates (1841). However, due to conflict and exploitation from publishers he ended up almost destitute at the time of his death.
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title:Joseph Haydn, d. 1856. Compiler of the Dictionary of Dates and Book of Dignitaries [a]
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date created:20 April 1846
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materials:Calotype negative (and modern print)
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measurements:21.20 x 16.20 cm
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credit line:Elliot Collection, bequeathed 1950
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accession number:PGP HA 2003
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