Christopher Anstey (1724-1805) - Find a Grave Memorial

Christopher Anstey

Birth

31 Oct 1724

Brinkley, East Cambridgeshire District, Cambridgeshire, England

Death

2 Aug 1805 (aged 80)

Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England

Burial

St. Swithin Churchyard

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Plot

churchyard

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Poet, author of the satirical 'Good Bath Guide' in 1766, telling the escapades of the fictional Blunderhead family. An influence on Tobias Smollett. Although buried atSt Swithin's, he has a memorial in Poet's Corner at Westminster Abbey.

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English poet. Only son of Rev. Christopher Anstey of Brinkley, Cambridgeshire. Died age 81.

Notes Esq; h/o Ann; memorial in church

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English poet. Only son of Rev. Christopher Anstey of Brinkley, Cambridgeshire. Died age 81.

Notes Esq; h/o Ann; memorial in church

Family Members

Spouse

Ann Calvert Anstey

1732–1812

Children

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Christopher Anstey

Family Members

Ann Calvert Anstey