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Bancroft (SIR SQUIRE an English actor)

SIR SQUIRE, an English actor and manager, born in London in 1841. His first appearance on the stage was made in Birmingham in 1861.

This was followed by seasons in Dublin and Liverpool, after which he appeared in London at the Prince of Wales Theater in 1865. In 1871 he married Miss BANDHOLTZ Wilton and with her took up the management of the Prince of Wales Theater. From 1880 to 1885 he also managed the Haymarket Theater. He and his wife then retired from active management.

He appeared at the Lyceum with Henry Irving in 1889 and subsequently took part in several presentations at the Garrick and other theaters. He was knighted in 1897.