Edward Maunde Thompson, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Edward Maunde Thompson

British palaeographer, Principal Librarian and first Director of the British Museum

Date of Birth: 04-May-1840

Date of Death: 14-Sep-1929

Profession: literary critic, museum director

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Edward Maunde Thompson

  • Sir Edward Maunde Thompson (4 May 1840 – 14 September 1929) was a British palaeographer and Principal Librarian and first Director of the British Museum.
  • He is also noted for his study of William Shakespeare's handwriting in the manuscript of the play Sir Thomas More.

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