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Pierce Egan Sr.

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Pierce Egan Sr.

Birth
Greater London, England
Death
3 Aug 1849 (aged 76–77)
Pentonville, London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England
Burial
Highgate, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Consecrated Square 53 Grave 03267
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Early Sports Journalist, Author. His most famous works include five volumes of his "Boxiana" series, which described England's boxing scene in the early 1800s, and the novel "Life in London". In recognition of his contribution to the early history of boxing he was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.
Early Sports Journalist, Author. His most famous works include five volumes of his "Boxiana" series, which described England's boxing scene in the early 1800s, and the novel "Life in London". In recognition of his contribution to the early history of boxing he was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.

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  • Added: Feb 5, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17816597/pierce-egan: accessed ), memorial page for Pierce Egan Sr. (1772–3 Aug 1849), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17816597, citing Highgate Cemetery West, Highgate, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.