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William Grattan Tyrone Power ( 1795March 17 , 1841 ) known professionally as '''Tyrone Power''' was an Irish stage actor, comedian, author, and theatrical manager.

Born in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford , Ireland to a landed family he took to the stage achieving prominance throughout the world as an actor and manager. He is said to have purchased the land that would later be occupied by Madison Square Garden , New York shortly before his death at sea when his ship sank shortly after departing for England. The lawyer who held the papers was then unable to be found so the Power family were unable to claim right to the property.

He had a number of notable descendants by his wife Anne, daughter of John Gilbert Esq. of the Isle Of Wight :


PUBLISHED WORKS


  • ''Born to Good Luck: or the Irishman’s Fortune. A farce in two acts. Adapted from “False and True”.''

  • ''How to Pay the Rent; a farce, in one act in prose ''

  • ''St. Patrick’s Eve; or the Order of the Day. A drama in three acts in prose ''

  • ''The Lost Heir and The Prediction'' ( 1830 )

  • ''The King’s Secret'' ( 1831 )

  • ''The Gipsy of the Abruzzo.'' ( 1831 )

  • ''Impressions of America, during the years 1833, 1834 and 1835.'' ( 1836 )