Jabez Hughes facts for kids
Jabez Hughes (born around 1685, died 1731) was an English translator. He was known for translating important historical works and novels into English.
About Jabez Hughes
Jabez Hughes was born in England around 1685. He was the younger son of John Hughes, who worked at the Hand-in-Hand Fire Office in London. Jabez also had an older brother, John Hughes, who became a well-known poet.
For several years, Jabez Hughes worked as a clerk in the stamp office. This office was responsible for collecting taxes on legal documents and newspapers.
His Later Life
Jabez Hughes passed away on January 17, 1731. He was about 46 years old at the time of his death. He left behind his wife and one daughter. His wife later traveled to Barbados with the wife of Robert Byng and died there in 1740.
What He Wrote
Jabez Hughes was mainly known for his translation work. Translating means changing a book or text from one language into another.
Famous Translations
One of his important translations was 'Lives of the XII Cæsars' by Suetonius. This book is a collection of biographies about the first twelve Roman emperors. Hughes's translation was published in London in 1717.
He also translated several novels from Spanish. These were originally written by the famous Spanish writer Cervantes. Hughes's translations of these novels were published without his name in a collection called 'Select Collection of Novels and Histories' in 1729.
Other Writings
After his death, a collection of his own writings was put together. This book was called 'Miscellanies in Verse and Prose' and was published in 1737. His brother-in-law, William Duncombe, helped publish this book to support Hughes's widow.
