Alfred Ainger

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Alfred Ainger

Canon Alfred Ainger, by Leslie Ward, 1892.
Born February 9, 1837(1837-02-09)
Died February 8, 1904 (aged 66)
Occupation Biographer and critic
Nationality English

Alfred Ainger (February 9, 1837 - February 8, 1904) was an English biographer and critic.

The son of an architect in London. He was educated at University College School, King's College London and Trinity College, Cambridge, from where he subsequently entered the Church, and, after holding various minor preferments, became Master of the Temple. He wrote memoirs of Thomas Hood and George Crabbe, but is best known for his biography of Charles Lamb and his edition of Lamb's works in 6 volumes (1883-88).

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