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An English humorous writer and playwright; born at London, Nov. 30, 1809; died at Crawley in Sussex, May 23, 1870. Among his comedies and dramas are: "Domestic Economy"; "Arnold of Winkelried" (1835); "Hearts Are Trumps" (1849); "The Railway Belle" (1854); "Lost and Won"; "The Gentleman in Black"; "Medea, or the Libel on the Lady of Colchis" (1856). He was the first editor of Punch, and for 29 years controlled it. He wrote many fairy tales, among them: "The Enchanted Doll" (1850); "Tinykin's Transformations" (1869); and "A Christmas Hamper". Memorable among his humorous writings is "Mark Lemon's Jest-Book".