Ayscough, John, 1858-1928
Dates
- Existence: 1858 - 1928
Biographical Note
Francis Bickstaffe-Drew (John Ayscough) was born in Headingly, Leeds, England in 1858. He was educated at Pembroke College, Oxford and converted to Catholicism in 1878; he was ordained in 1884. Bickstaffe-Drew was appointed private chamberlain to Pope Leo XIII (1891); private chamberlain to Pope Pius X (1903); domestic prelate (1904); and Knight of the Holy Sepulcher and Count (1909). Under the pseudonym of John Ayscough, Bickerstaffe published short stories, essays, and several novels. He died in Salisbury, England in 1928.
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John Ayscough papers
Materials about the work and life of British author, Catholic convert, and priest Francis Bickerstaffe-Drew who wrote under the pseudonym John Ayscough. Consists of two journals containing hand-written drafts of short-stories and correspondence.
Collection is open for research.