Francis Grose, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Francis Grose

English antiquary, draughtsman, and lexicographer (c1831 - 1891)

Date of Birth: 11-Jun-1731

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 12-Jun-1791

Profession: painter, linguist, lexicographer

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Francis Grose

  • Francis Grose (b.
  • before 11 June 1731 – 12 June 1791) was an English antiquary, draughtsman, and lexicographer.
  • He was born at his father's house in Broad Street, St-Peter-le-Poer, London.
  • His parents were Swiss immigrant and jeweller Francis Jacob Grose (d.
  • 1769), and his wife, Anne (d.
  • 1773), daughter of Thomas Bennett of Greenford in Middlesex.
  • Grose was baptised on 11 June 1731 in the parish of St Peter-le-Poer.

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