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Booth (JUNIUS BRUTUS an Anglo)

JUNIUS BRUTUS, an Anglo- American tragedian, born in the parish of St. Pancras, London, May 1, 1796.

He received a classical education but early manifested a predilection for the stage, and when 17 years of age appeared in some unimportant parts. Substage, and when 17 years of age appeared in some unimportant parts. Subdenly became famous. In 1821 he went to the United States, where for the ensuing 30 years he followed his profession with much success.

He died suddenly on board a Mississippi river steamer, Nov. 12, 1852.