Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography

The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography was a biographical dictionary of the nineteenth century, published by William Mackenzie in Glasgow.

The Dictionary was issued by part publication, and its first edition appeared from 1857 to 1863. In collected form (1863) there were three volumes, originally issued in 16 parts. A later edition appeared from 1876.

The Imperial Dictionary was edited by John Francis Waller from 1857 to 1866;Patrick Edward Dove was general editor for the first 20 numbers,John Service was on the editorial staff 1858 to 1862, acting as sub-editor under Dove. Also involved editorially were William John Macquorn Rankine, Francis Bowen, John Eadie, and John Pringle Nichol.

A list of contributors appeared in the first volume, and a further list in volume II.

Other contributors included:

There were engravings included by William Thomas Fry,James Thomson, and Richard Woodman.

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