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Person    | Male  Born 1712  Died 1785

Thomas Davies

Categories: Commerce

Countries: Scotland

Thomas Davies

The bookseller and author who, in 1763, introduced Dr Samuel Johnson to James Boswell at his house in Russell Street. He took to bookselling after failing as an actor.

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Thomas Davies

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Boswell and Johnson

Greater London Council In this house, occupied by Thomas Davies, bookseller,...

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