Cornelius Arnold
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Cornelius Arnold was a poetical writer.
Arnold was born 13 March 1711, and entered Merchant Taylors' School
in 1723. The statement that he became one of the ushers in the school is incorrect. In the latter part of his life he was beadle
to the Distillers' Company
.
His works are:
Arnold was born 13 March 1711, and entered Merchant Taylors' School
Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood
Merchant Taylors' School is a British independent day school for boys, originally located in the City of London. Since 1933 it has been located at Sandy Lodge in the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire ....
in 1723. The statement that he became one of the ushers in the school is incorrect. In the latter part of his life he was beadle
Beadle
Beadle, sometimes spelled "bedel," is a lay official of a church or synagogue who may usher, keep order, make reports, and assist in religious functions; or a minor official who carries out various civil, educational, or ceremonial duties....
to the Distillers' Company
Distillers' Company
Distillers' Company may mean:* Distillers Company, a business which produced Scotch whisky* The Worshipful Company of Distillers, a City of London Livery Company...
.
His works are:
- 'Distress, a poetical essay,' dedicated to John Robartes, 4th Earl of Radnor, London [1750?], 4to.
- 'Commerce, a poem,' 2nd edit. London, 1751, 4to.
- 'The Mirror. A Poetical Essay in the manner of Spenser,' dedicated to David Garrick, London, 1755, 4to.
- 'Osman,' a tragedy. In a volume of poems published in 1757.