William Henry Ireland (2 August 1775 – 17 April 1835) was an English forger of would-be Shakespearean documents and plays. He is less well known as a poet, writer of gothic novels and histories. Although he was apparently christened William-Henry, he was known as Samuel through much of his life (apparently after a brother who died in childhood), and many sources list his name as Samuel William Henry Ireland.
Read more about William Henry Ireland: Early Life, First Forgeries, "This Solemn Mockery", Forgeries Exposed
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