Richard Garnett (writer)

Richard Garnett
Richard Garnett, ca. 1892
Richard Garnett, ca. 1892
Born(1835-02-27)27 February 1835
Lichfield, Staffordshire
Died13 April 1906(1906-04-13) (aged 71)
OccupationAuthor
Philologist (historical linguist)
Poet
Biographer
Notable awardsCompanion of the Order of the Bath
SpouseOlivia Carney Singleton
Children6
RelativesRichard Garnett, (father)
Edward Garnett, (son)
Olive Garnett, (daughter)
Constance Garnett, (daughter-in-law),
David (Bunny) Garnett, (grandson)

Richard Garnett C.B.[1] (27 February 1835 – 13 April 1906) was a scholar, librarian, biographer and poet. He was keeper of printed books at British Museum from 1890 to 1899.

  1. ^ "New Year Honours". The Times. No. Tuesday 1 January 1895, Issue 34462. London. 1895. p. 4; col A.