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Barrett (WILSON an English dramatist)

WILSON, an English dramatist, born in Essex, Feb. 18, 1846; son of a farmer; entered the dramatic profession in 1863. In 1874 he became manager of the Amphitheater in Leeds, and later lessee of the Grand Theater in Leeds; in 1879 manager of the Court Theater, London; and in 1881, of Princess' Theater, London. He visited the United States in 1886, and, returning to England in 1887, became manager of the Globe Theater; revisited the United States in 1888, and again in 1889; in 1896 became manager of the Lyric Theater, London; and in 1899, of the Lyceum. His publications include "The Sign of the Cross," "Pharaoh," "Now-a-Days," "Daughters of Babylon," etc. He died July 22, 1904.

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