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| Ropes, Arthur Reed. Adm. at KING'S, Oct. 9, 1878. [4th] s. of William Hooper, Russian-merchant, of 49, Boulevard du Sud, Avranches, Normandy, France. B. Dec. 23, 1859, at Lewisham, Kent. Schools, Priory House, Clapton; Mill Hill; and City of London. Matric. Michs. 1878; Scholar, 1879; Chancellor's English medal and Members' prize, 1881; B.A. (11th Wrangler) 1882; (Historical Tripos, 1st Class, 1883); Lightfoot Scholar and Whewell Scholar, 1883; M.A. 1885. Fellow, and College History Lecturer, 1884-90. I.C.S. University Teacher of Indian History, 1885-6. Under the pseudonym Adrian Ross, wrote lyrics for some of the best known musical comedies. His knowledge of German greatly assisted him in the adaptation of the lyrics of The Merry Widow and other German operettas. One of the founders of the Performing Rights Society. His entry into the theatrical world was a mere chance, due to his catching cold at the University Boat Race and being confined to his home, during which time he wrote a libretto which afterwards, with the collaboration of Dr Osmond Carr, became the basis of a comic opera. This led to a commission to write Joan of Arc, produced at the Opéra Comique, 1891. Married, July 3, 1901, Ethel, youngest dau. of Charles J. Wood, M.I.C.E., and had issue. Author, Short History of Europe; Lady Mary Wortley-Montagu's Letters (Selection and Life); The Hole of the Pit. A contributor to Punch. Resided in Church Street, Kensington. Died Sept. 11, 1933. (King's Coll. Reg.; Who's Who; The Times, Sept. 12, 1933.) | Arthur Reed ROPES Approx. lifespan: 1859–1933 Adm King's College 1878:10:09 4th s. of William Hooper ROPES, Russian-merchant, of 49, Boulevard du Sud, Avranches, Normandy, France b. Lewisham, Kent 1859:12:23 Schools Sch: Priory Sch: House School Clapton, [ London ] ; Mill Hill, [ London ] ; and City of London, [ London ] Matric 1878:10MT: Scholar 1879 Chancellor's English Medal and Members' Prize 1881 BA 11 th Wrangler 1882 (Historical Tripos, 1st Class(1883); Lightfoot Scholar and Whewell Scholar 1883 MA 1885 Fellow: > King's College and History Lecturer: 1884-90 . I.C.S. University Teacher of Indian History 1885-86 Under the pseudonym Adrian Ross, wrote lyrics for some of the best known musical comedies. His knowledge of German greatly assisted him in the adaptation of the lyrics of The Merry Widow and other German operettas. One of the founders of Performing Rights Society His entry into the theatrical world was a mere chance, due to his catching cold at University Boat Race and being confined to his home, during which time he wrote a libretto which afterwards, with the collaboration of Dr Osmond CARR, became the basis of a comic opera. This led to a commission to write Joan of Arc, produced at the Opéra Comique 1891 m. 1901:07:03 Ethel WOOD youngest dau. of Charles J. WOOD MICE, and had issue. Publ.: Short History of Europe; Lady Mary Wortley-Montagu's Letters ( Selection and Life ); The Hole of the Pit . A contributor to Punch . At Church Street, Kensington, [ London ] d. 1933:09:11 ( King's College Reg.; Who's Who; The Times 1933:09:12) [add:]Photograph: CAS: F.97[:add] |