Sir Francis Cowley Burnand
November 29, 1836 – April 21, 1917
Countries:
United Kingdom
Place of Birth:
London, England
Place of Death:
Ramsgate, England
Categories:
Poetry
Sir Francis Cowley Burnand is often credited as F. C. Burnand, was an English comic writer and dramatist.
Burnand was a contributor to Punch for 45 years and its editor from 1880 until 1906. He was also a prolific humorist and writer, creating almost 200 Victorian burlesques, farces, pantomimes and other works. He was knighted in 1902 for his work on Punch.
Burnand was a contributor to Punch for 45 years and its editor from 1880 until 1906. He was also a prolific humorist and writer, creating almost 200 Victorian burlesques, farces, pantomimes and other works. He was knighted in 1902 for his work on Punch.