Richard Grant White

Richard Grant White
Photograph of White by Mathew Brady, c. 1865
Born(1822-05-23)May 23, 1822
DiedApril 8, 1885(1885-04-08) (aged 62)
New York City, New York, U.S.
EducationColumbia Grammar School
Alma materBristol College
New York University
Spouse
Alexina Black Maese
(after 1850)
ChildrenRichard M. White
Stanford White
Parent(s)Richard Mansfield White
Ann Eliza Tousey
RelativesFrances Elizabeth Barrow (sister-in-law)
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Richard Grant White (May 23, 1822 – April 8, 1885) was one of the foremost literary and musical critics of his day. He was also a prominent Shakespearean scholar, journalist, social critic, and lawyer. He was born and died in New York City.