Esther Brand | |
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| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1745-1772[1] |
Esther Brand (also known as Esther Hamilton, Esther Bland and Esther Sweeney) (fl. 1745–1772) was a British actress. She was a dramatic actress, but had a very good sense of humour. She was disliked by George Anne Bellamy, who nicknamed her "Tripe". She relied on charity towards the end of her life and was the reason for the founding of the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund. Brand would marry three times and would die destitute in London.
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Hamilton, Mrs.". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
