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| Topham, Edward. Adm. pens. (age 15) at TRINITY, Apr. 22, 1767. S. of Francis (1729) [Judge of the Prerogative Court], of York. School, Eton. Matric. Michs. 1769. Cornet, 2nd Horse Guards, 1777; Lieut. 1779; Captain, 1782. 'Brought his Regiment to a high state of efficiency, for which he received the thanks of the king, and figured in print-shops as "the tip-top Adjutant."' Famous in society for the elegance of his dress and manners. His talent for writing prologues and epilogues led to friendship with Sheridan and other playwrights and actors. Produced several plays, and started a daily paper, The World, 1787-92. Tried for libelling the 3rd Earl of Cowper, but acquitted, 1791. Author, plays, including Deaf Indeed (described as 'a stupid and indecent farce'); The Fool; Small Talk, or the Westminster Boy (a farce whose first performance was effectively wrecked by the indignant boys of Westminster School); also Life of the late John Elwes, etc. Had 3 daughters, 'by the once celebrated Mrs Wells.' Died, unmarried, Apr. 26, 1820, at Doncaster. Brother of George M. (1772). ( Eton Coll. Reg.; D.N.B.; G. Mag., 1820, I. 469; Biog. Dict. of Living Authors .) | Edward TOPHAM Approx. lifespan: 1751–1820 pens. aged 15 Trinity College adm1767:04:22 s. of Francis TOPHAM (1729) [ Judge of: : Prerogative Court of York, [ Yorkshire ] Sch: Eton Matric 1769:10MT: Cornet 2nd Horse Guards 1777 Lieutenant: 1779 Captain: 1782 'Brought his Regiment to high state of efficiency, for which he received the thanks of the king, and figured in print-shops as "the tip-top Adjutant: "' Famous in society for the elegance of his dress and manners. His talent for writing prologues and epilogues led to friendship with Sheridan and other playwrights and actors. Produced several plays, and started a daily paper The World 1787-92. Tried for libelling the 3rd Earl of Cowper, but acquitted 1791 Publ.: plays, including Deaf Indeed (described as 'a stupid and indecent farce'); The Fool; Small Talk, or the Westminster Boy (a farce whose first performance was effectively wrecked by the indignant boys of Sch: Westminster School ); also Life of the late John Elwes etc. Had 3 daughters, 'by the once celebrated Mrs Wells.' d., unmarried Doncaster, [ West Riding of Yorkshire ] 1820:04:26 brother of George M. TOPHAM (1772) ( Eton College Reg.; D.N.B.; G. Mag 1820, I. 469; Biog. Dict. of Living Authors .) |