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George Hogarth WS (6 September 1783 – 12 February 1870) was a Scottish lawyer, newspaper editor, music critic, and musicologist. He authored several books on opera and Victorian musical life in addition to contributing articles to various publications.
George Hogarth, the son of Robert Hogarth, a farmer, and his wife, Mary Scott, was born at Carfrae Mill, near Oxton, Berwickshire, on 6th September 1783. Hogarth studied law in Edinburgh. He also studied the cello and composition, and acted as joint secretary to the Edinburgh Music Festival.
Hogarth, David George. El autor, distinguido historiador británico, se remonta al año 1000 a. C. para iniciar un recorrido que llega hasta la época de esplendor de Grecia, cuando Alejandro el Grande influyó enormemente en los cambios producidos en los territorios orientales que conquistó.
George Hogarth. Lawyer, music critic, journalist. Studied law; writer to the Signet, Edinburgh. In 1830 gave up law for journalism, Removed to London, 1834. Joined staff of Morning Chronicle; appointed editor of Evening Chronicle; music critic for Daily News, 1846-1866.
If you ever needed proof that the sex, booze and a rock’n’roll lifestyle was not a twentieth century invention, you need look no further than the satirical prints of William Hogarth. He held up a moralising mirror to eighteenth-century Britain; the harlots, the womanisers—even the clergy could not escape.
In addition to his archaeological activities, Hogarth's knowledge and research into geography and local politics rendered him a great asset to British intelligence and during the First World War he held the rank of Lieutenant-Commander; among his key intelligence officers were T.E. Lawrence (q.v.), C.L. Woolley (q.v.) and R. Campbell Thompson ...
George Hogarth was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in September 1921 and grew up in Edinburgh. He left school in the summer of 1939 and went up to the University of Edinburgh in October 1939. Having won a History prize (and a Latin verse prize) at school, he chose to read for an Honours Degree in History.
