William henry ireland biography of albert einstein

English forger of Shakespeare writings, 1775–1835

For the Ontario merchant and political figure, see William Henry Ireland (politician).

William Henry Ireland
William Henry Ireland, hand-coloured stipple engraving by Frederick Mackenzie after Unknown artist, 1818, National Portrait Gallery, London.
Born	(1775-08-02)2 August 1775 London
Died	17 April 1835(1835-04-17) (aged 59) Sussex Place, St George's-in-the-Fields, London
Nationality	English
Occupation(s)	clerk, writer, illustrator
Known for	Ireland Shakespeare forgeries
Notable work	Vortigern and Rowena
Spouses	Alice Crudge (4 July 1796–her death) unknown Ireland, née Bayly, née Pepper (1804–?)
Children	Anna Maria de Burgh another daughter
Parents

William Henry Ireland (1775–1835) was an English forger of would-be Shakespearean documents and plays.

He is less well known as a poet, writer of gothic novels and histories. Alt