James Knowles
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James Knowles
JAMES KNOWLES lexicographer with his autograph Date: 1759 - 1840
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1759 1840 Autograph Knowles Lexicographer
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1. Title: "James Knowles: A Pioneering Lexicographer of the 18th and 19th Centuries" This portrait depicts James Knowles (1759-1840), a prominent lexicographer and antiquarian scholar of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in 1759, Knowles dedicated his life to the study of language and history, leaving an indelible mark on the field of lexicography. The image captures Knowles in the prime of his career, with a thoughtful expression and a quill pen in hand, perhaps engaged in the meticulous work of compiling or revising one of his many dictionaries. The date of the photograph is not known, but it is believed to have been taken between 1759, the year of his birth, and 1840, the year of his death. Knowles' most notable works include "A New General English Dictionary," published in 1796, and "A New Universal English Language Dictionary," published in 1825. These dictionaries were groundbreaking in their time, as they included not only standard English words but also archaic and obsolete terms, as well as words from various regional dialects and foreign languages. In addition to his lexicographic pursuits, Knowles was also an accomplished antiquarian, with a particular interest in heraldry and genealogy. He was a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a member of the Heralds' College. This photograph is a testament to the intellectual curiosity and dedication of James Knowles, a man who dedicated his life to preserving and documenting the English language and its rich history. His legacy continues to inspire scholars and linguists to this day.
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