The Dictionary of national biography from the earliest times to 1900. Founded in 1882 by George Smith, edited by Sir Leslie Stephen and Sir Sidney Lee. London, Oxford University Press [1937-1938] [This is an unaltered reprint of the 1921-1922 edition.] 22 v.

The Dictionary of National Biography (DNB) is a monumental compilation of biographical entries for people important in the history of the British Isles. It was first published 1885-1901, in 66 volumes.

Two editions have been used: an unaltered reprint (1937-1938) of the 1921-1922 edition, which ran to 22 volumes, and an electronic version entitled Oxford Dictionary of National Biography available to subscribers, and persons affiliated with subscribing institutions.

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