William Schwenck Gilbert
English dramatist and librettist
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan, which produced fourteen comic operas. Wikipedia
Born: November 18, 1836, Southampton Street, London, United Kingdom
Died: May 29, 1911 (age 74 years), Harrow, United Kingdom
Libretti: The Mikado, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and more
Librettist: Henry Pottinger Stephens
Spouse: Lucy Agnes Turner (m. 1867–1911)
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