Shirley Brooks
Charles William Shirley Brooks (29 April 1816 – 23 February 1874), journalist and novelist, born in London, began life in a solicitor's office. He early, however, took to literature, and contributed to various periodicals. In 1851 he joined the staff of Punch, to which he contributed "Essence of Parliament," and on the death of Mark Lemon in 1870 he succeeded him as editor. He published a few novels, including Aspen Court and The Gordian Knot.
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| Birth date | April 29, 1816 |
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| Date of death | February 23, 1874 |
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