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John Bigland
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| Born | 1750 Skirlaugh, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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| Died | 23 February 1832 (age 82) Finningley, South Yorkshire, England
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| Occupation | Historian and schoolmaster |
John Bigland (born 1750, died 1832) was an English schoolmaster who later became a well-known historian. He wrote many popular books about history and geography.
Early Life
John Bigland was born in 1750 in a small village called Skirlaugh. This village is in the Holderness area of East Riding of Yorkshire, England. His family was not wealthy.
Career as an Author
John Bigland started his working life as a village schoolmaster. In 1803, he published his first book. This book was a success and helped him become a professional author.
After his first book, he quickly published many more popular books. Most of his writings were about geography and history.
Main Works
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John Bigland wrote articles for different magazines. He also added new parts to famous history books by other authors. For example, he continued History of England in a Series of Letters from a Nobleman to his Son by George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton. He also added a section about King George III to Oliver Goldsmith's History of England.
Here are some of his other important books:
- Reflections on the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ (1803)
- Letters on the Study and Use of Ancient and Modern History (1804)
- Letters on the Modern History and Political Aspect of Europe (1804)
- Essays on Various Subjects (1805), two volumes
- Letters on Natural History (1806)
- A Geographical and Historical View of the World (1810), five volumes
- A History of Spain from the Earliest Period to the Close of the Year 1809 (1810)
- A Sketch of the History of Europe from the Year 1783 to the Present Time (1811)
- The Philosophical Wanderers (1811)
- Yorkshire, part of the Beauties of England and Wales series (1812)
- A History of England from the Earliest Period to the Close of the War, 1814 (1815) two volumes
- A System of Geography for the Use of Schools and Private Students (1816)
- An Historical Display of the Effects of Physical and Moral Causes on the Character and Circumstances of Nations (1816)
- Letters on English History for the Use of Schools (1817)
- Letters on French History for the Use of Schools (1818)
- A Compendious History of the Jews (1820)
- Memoirs (1830)
Later Life and Death
Towards the end of his life, John Bigland lived in a town called Finningley. This town is near Doncaster in South Yorkshire. He passed away in Finningley in 1832, at the age of 82.
See also
- List of historians by area of study
- List of people from Yorkshire
