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James Planche
(1796–1880)
Genealogist
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James Planche was a genealogist, best known for Shere Afkun : the First Husband of Nourmahal : a Legend of Hindoostan.
Quick Facts About James Planche
- Born
- February 27, 1796
- Died
- May 30, 1880
- Profession
- Genealogist
- Notable works
- Shere Afkun : the First Husband of Nourmahal : a Legend of Hindoostan
About James Planche
James Robinson Planché was a British dramatist, antiquary and officer of arms. Over a period of approximately 60 years he wrote, adapted, or collaborated on 176 plays in a wide range of genres including extravaganza, farce, comedy, burletta, melodrama and opera. Planché was responsible for introducing historically accurate costume into nineteenth century British theatre, and subsequently became an acknowledged expert on historical costume, publishing a number of works on the topic.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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