Surname: Smith Forename(s): Albert Richard b. 24 May 1816. d. 23 May 1860. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet, dramatist, novelist, journalist, public lecturer, mountaineer, and surgeon.
Born in Chertsey, Surrey. Graduated as a surgeon from Middlesex Hospital in 1838.
Set up a practice in London before turning to his literary interests. Contributed
to Punch and Bentley’s Miscellany. Became the drama critic of the Illustrated London News. Co-editor of The Man in the Moon (1847-1849). Gave lectures about his travels in Europe, Constantinople, Egypt, and
China. Married Mary Lucy Keeley on 1 August 1859. Biographical information: Curran Index, ODNB. (AC, CC)