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Nov 25, 2021 · Yet, he found part of the inspiration for his legendary miser Ebenezer Scrooge in a real-life member of Parliament who ate moldy bread, wrestled rotting meat away from a rat, and wore a wig he...
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John Elwes MP (born John Meggot or Meggott; 7 April 1714 – 26 November 1789) was a member of parliament (MP) in Great Britain for Berkshire (1772–1784) and an eccentric miser, suggested to be an inspiration for the character of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. [1]
Feb 5, 2023 · William Harrison Ainsworth is believed to have based his character John Scarfe — the titular miser from his novel The Miser's Daughter — on Elwes as well.) John Elwes was born John Meggot in 1714 and inherited his first fortune (worth about $10 million today) at just 4 years of age following the passing of his father, a brewer.
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Dec 17, 2022 · John Elwes, a cruel 18th century MP was the inspiration for Scrooge. He hated buying food so much that he once took a half-eaten moorhen off a rat. Dickens experts believe sketches of Scrooge in...
John Joseph Elwes (original name John Hahessy) (born 20 October 1946), is an English tenor singer. Born in Lewisham, London he was Head Chorister in the choir of Westminster Cathedral, London. His musical and vocal education were furthered by the eminent harpsichordist George Malcolm, the then Director of Music.
Jun 6, 2019 · Our anti-hero is John Elwes, the tightwad on whom, it has been suggested, Charles Dickens may have based his portrait of Ebeneezer Scrooge. He was worth millions, but effectively lived on roadkill and wore what he could find or nick off tramps.
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Dec 22, 2011 · John Elwes was an 18th century MP who was so notorious for scrimping and saving, he made Scrooge look extravagant.
