Douglas William Jerrold

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Douglas William Jerrold
Douglas William Jerrold
Born(1803-01-03)3 January 1803
Cranbrook, Kent, England
Died8 June 1857(1857-06-08) (aged 54)
Kilburn Priory, London, England
Resting placeWest Norwood Cemetery, London
SpouseMary Swan (m. 1824)
FatherSamuel Jerrold
RelativesWilliam Blanchard Jerrold (son)
Walter Jerrold (grandson)

Douglas William Jerrold (3 January 1803 – 8 June 1857) was an English dramatist, journalist, and writer, best known for his satirical wit, his socially critical essays, and his association with the early years of Punch magazine. A prominent figure in Victorian literary and theatrical life, he achieved popular success with plays such as Black-Eyed Susan and was noted for his advocacy of social reform through journalism and drama.

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