Theodore Edward Hook

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Theodore Edward Hook


Born
in London, The United Kingdom
September 22, 1788

Died
August 24, 1841

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Theodore Edward Hook (22 September 1788 – 24 August 1841) was an English man of letters and composer and briefly a civil servant in Mauritius. He is best known for his practical jokes, particularly the Berners Street hoax in 1810. The world's first postcard was received by Hook in 1840, which he probably posted to himself. ...more

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Gilbert Gurney

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Sayings and Doings: A Serie...

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The Life and Remains of The...

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Merton

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