Mr William Boyd (calling himself Sir William Boyd)
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Works published: Non-Fiction : Criticism, Literary History Career: M.D. from the University of Erlangen; clamed to have been knighted in 1833 Applications: 27 Dec 1843 (rejected)
Works published: Poetry : also Non-Fiction, Editions of Welsh works Career: Schoolmaster at Merthyr Tydfil Applications: 7 Feb 1847 (£40) Note: Taliesin Williams was the son of Edward Williams (see Loan 96 RLF 1/27).
Works published: Non-Fiction : Topography; also History, Antiquarian Career: Chamberlain of the Corporation of Coventry; Proprietor of the Coventry Mercury; Printer and bookseller; Reader in a London printing office Applications: 30 Oct 1852 (£20)
Works published: Non-Fiction : Classics; also History, Antiquarian Career: M.D., Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians; Fellow of the Royal Society; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries Applications: 8 Jun 1854 (£40)
Madame Marguerite Caldéron, widow of Señor Juan Caldéron
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Works published: Various : Non-Fiction, Grammars, Religious, Translations - mostly in or from Spanish Career: Franciscan monk; Anglican priest; Professor of Spanish at King's College London Applications: 7 Oct 1854 (£40)
Works published: Non-Fiction : Biography; also Journalism Career: Reporter for the Weekly Dispatch, the Morning Advertiser and others Applications: 4 Jan 1860 (rejected)