James Robinson Planché

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James Robinson Planché


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in London, The United Kingdom
February 27, 1796

Died
May 30, 1880

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James Robinson Planché (1796-1880) 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. Planché's interest in historical costume led to other antiquarian research, including heraldry and genealogy. ...more

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History Of British Costume

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British costume: a complete...

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The Jacobite

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The Recollections and Refle...

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