Richard Garnett (writer)

Richard Garnett
Richard Garnett
	Richard Garnett, ca. 1892
Born	27 February 1835; Lichfield, Staffordshire
Died	13 April 1906 (aged 71)
Occupation	Author; Philologist (historical linguist); Poet; Biographer
Notable awards	Companion of the Order of the Bath
Spouse	Olivia Carney Singleton
Children	6
Relatives	Richard 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.

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

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

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Richard Garnett
Richard Garnett, ca. 1892
Born	(1835-02-27)27 February 1835 Lichfield, Staffordshire
Died	13 April 1906(1906-04-13) (aged 71)
Occupation	Author Philologist (historical linguist) Poet Biographer
Notable awards	Companion of the Order of the Bath
Spouse	Olivia Carney Singleton
Children	6
Relatives	Richard Garnett, (father) Edward Garnett, (son) Olive Garnett, (daughter) Constance Garnett, (daughter-in-law), David (Bunny) Garnett, (grandson)