b. 19 January 1804. d. 16 September 1871. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Journalist, editor, and translator. Alternative signature: “G. J. de Wilde.” Son of
Samuel de Wilde. Born in London. Editor of *Northampton Mercury*. Author of *Rambles
Round About, and Poems* (1872). Co-founder of the Northampton Central Art Gallery.
Married twice, to Mary Caroline Butterworth and then to Louisa Packer in 1845. Biographical
information: *Curran Index*; “Wilde, Samuel de”, *ODNB*. (AC, CC)