James Sheridan Knowles

James Sheridan Knowles
James Sheridan Knowles by Wilhelm Trautschold, 1849
Born(1784-05-12)12 May 1784
Cork, County Cork, Kingdom of Ireland
Died30 November 1862(1862-11-30) (aged 78)
Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom
OccupationDramatist and actor
SpouseMaria Charteris

James Sheridan Knowles (12 May 1784 – 30 November 1862) was an Irish dramatist and actor. A relative of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Knowles enjoyed success writing plays for the leading West End theatres. Later in his career he also produced several novels.

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