Doran, John (M)

Surname: Doran
Forename(s): John
b. 11 March 1807. d. 5 January 1878. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and editor. Born in London to Irish parents. Son of John Doran. Educated at the University of Marburg, where he received his doctorate in philosophy. Worked as a private tutor prior to a literary career of writing and editing, notably having served as editor of Notes and Queries. Married Emma Mary Harrington in 1834. Publications include academic works, fiction, dramas, and poetry, and was a regular contributor to The Athenaeum. Biographical information: ODNB. (AHC, BGL)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 2
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
“They came upon his troubled mind” 1878-04 Temple Bar Poet 17617
“It scarcely asked the artist’s skill” 1878-04 Temple Bar Poet 17618