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Sir Francis Cowley Burnand (November 29, 1836 – April 21, 1917), often credited as F. C. Burnand, was an editor of Punch, taking over from Tom Taylor in 1880, until 1906, when he was succeeded by Sir Owen Seaman. He was also a prolific humorist and writer, creating almost 200 burlesques, farces, pantomimes and other works. He was knighted in 1902. Burnand studied at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge (where he founded the Amateur Dramatic Club) and studied first to become a priest and then... full article at wikipedia

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  • Nov 29, 1836
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