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William Schwenck Gilbert was a nineteenth century librettist and playwright famous for the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.

When and Where was he Born?

18th November 1836, 17 Southampton Street, London, England.

Family Background:

W.S.

Gilbert was the son of William Gilbert a retired naval surgeon and Anne Gilbert who also had three daughters.

Education:

Great Ealing School, London. Kings College, London.

Timeline of William Schwenck Gilbert

1849:Gilbert returns to London after many years traveling Europe with his family.

1863: The first production of his play “Uncle Baby” at the Royal Lyceum Theatre.

1867:W.S.

Gilbert becomes a clerk in the Privy Council office in London.

1864: He is called to the bar, but is unsuccessful in landing well paid briefs and supplements his income by writing for magazines such as “Punch” and “Fun”.

His humorous verse is published under the pseudonym “