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Forbes-Robertson, Johnston, Sir, 1853-1937

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1853-01-16 - 1937-11-06

Biographical note

Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson was an English actor and theatre manager, widely known as the finest Hamlet of the Victorian era. He was the husband of American actress Gertrude Elliot.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Boston College collection of Constance de Markievicz

 Collection
Abstract

The collection primarily consists of correspondence of Irish politician, revolutionary, nationalist, and suffragist Constance de Markiewicz. Also includes posthumous materials documenting the 150th anniversary of Markievicz's birth and more, including biographies, newspaper clippings, exhibit ephemera, a real estate catalog, and photographs.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: approximately 1868-2019; Majority of material found within 1892-1927