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Entry Type	Person
Surname	Ayton
Forenames	Richard
Epithet	playwright and writer
Dates	1786-1823
Gender Identity	Male
Biography	He was studied law in accordance with his father's wish, but did not take it up seriously as a profession. On coming of age he moved to Sussex, where he pursued his interests of reading, sailing and other outdoor activities, He became a writer following a voyage around Britain with William Daniel in 1813, resulting in his writing the first two of the eight volumes which came out of it. He adapted several pieces from French for the English Opera House and wrtoe two facres of his own. In the last 18 months of his life, when he had ill health, he wrote a number of playful and humorous essays on pastimes and similar subjects.
Relationships	Son of William Ayton (died 1799) and his wife Mary
Key Events	Baptised at St Stephen, Coleman Street, London, 8 Feb 1786; died in London, c. July 1825
Source	Oxford Dictionary of National Biography online
Authorised Form of Name	Ayton; Richard (1786-1823); playwright and writer

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