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==Early life==
==Early life==
Buckingham was born at [[Flushing, Cornwall|Flushing]] near [[Falmouth, Cornwall|Falmouth]], the son of a farmer, and had a limited education. His youth was spent at sea, and in 1797 he was captured by the French and held as a prisoner of war at [[A Coruña|Corunna]].
Buckingham was born at [[Flushing, Cornwall|Flushing]] near [[Falmouth, Cornwall|Falmouth]] on 25 August 1786, the son of Thomasine Hambly of [[Bodmin]] and Christopher Buckingham (died 1893/94) of [[Barnstaple]]. His father, and his ancestors, were seafaring men.<ref name="cman212">{{cite news |title=The Flushing Boy Who Became A Great Traveller |work=The Cornishman |issue=212 |date=3 August 1882 |page=6}}</ref> Jame's was the youngest of three boys and four girls and his youth was spent at sea. The property of his deceased parents consisted of houses, land, mines and shares, which was left to the three youngest children.<ref name="cman212"/> In 1797 he was captured by the French and held as a prisoner of war at [[A Coruña|Corunna]].


== Career ==
==Career==
In 1821, his ''Travels in Palestine'' was published, followed by ''Travels Among the Arab Tribes'' in 1825.<ref>Shepherd, Naomi, ''The Zealous Intruders: the Western Rediscovery of Palestine'', London 1987, p. 59.</ref> After years of wandering he settled in India, where he established a periodical, the ''Calcutta Journal'', in 1818. This venture at first proved highly successful, but in 1823 the paper's outspoken criticisms of the [[British East India Company|East India Company]] led to the expulsion of Buckingham from [[India]] and to the suppression of the paper by [[John Adam (India)|John Adam]], the acting governor-general in 1823. His case was brought before a select committee of the House of Commons in 1834, and a pension of £500 a year was subsequently awarded to him by the East India Company as compensation.
In 1821, his ''Travels in Palestine'' was published, followed by ''Travels Among the Arab Tribes'' in 1825.<ref>Shepherd, Naomi, ''The Zealous Intruders: the Western Rediscovery of Palestine'', London 1987, p. 59.</ref> After years of wandering he settled in India, where he established a periodical, the ''Calcutta Journal'', in 1818. This venture at first proved highly successful, but in 1823 the paper's outspoken criticisms of the [[British East India Company|East India Company]] led to the expulsion of Buckingham from [[India]] and to the suppression of the paper by [[John Adam (India)|John Adam]], the acting governor-general in 1823. His case was brought before a select committee of the House of Commons in 1834, and a pension of £500 a year was subsequently awarded to him by the East India Company as compensation.


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}}</ref> This work is important as it mentions in detail the life of the black composer [[Joseph Antonio Emidy]] who settled in [[Truro]].
}}</ref> This work is important as it mentions in detail the life of the black composer [[Joseph Antonio Emidy]] who settled in [[Truro]].


== Personal life ==
==Personal life==
In February 1806, Buckingham married Elizabeth Jennings (1786–1865), the daughter of a Cornish farmer.
In February 1806, Buckingham married Elizabeth Jennings (1786–1865), the daughter of a Cornish farmer.


Buckingham died after a long illness at Stanhope Lodge, Upper Avenue Road, St John's Wood, London, on 30 June 1855.<ref name=":0" /> Buckingham is buried in [[Kensal Green Cemetery]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/search_the_collection_database/term_details.aspx?bioId=130734|title=Term details|website=British Museum|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-02-12}}</ref>
Buckingham died after a long illness at Stanhope Lodge, Upper Avenue Road, [[St John's Wood]], London, on 30 June 1855.<ref name=":0" /> Buckingham is buried in [[Kensal Green Cemetery]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/search_the_collection_database/term_details.aspx?bioId=130734|title=Term details|website=British Museum|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-02-12}}</ref>


His youngest son, [[Leicester Silk Buckingham]], was a popular playwright.
His youngest son, [[Leicester Silk Buckingham]], was a popular playwright.


==Works==
==Works==
* ''[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JS_Buckingham_Poem.jpg Contribution For the Commemoration of the Fourth of July, 1838.]'' Contribution For the Commemoration of the Fourth of July, 1838. Written on a couch of sickness. By J.S. Buckingham, of England, Albany, N.Y., July 3, 1838.
* ''[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JS_Buckingham_Poem.jpg Contribution For the Commemoration of the Fourth of July, 1838.]'' Contribution For the Commemoration of the Fourth of July 1838. Written on a couch of sickness. By J S Buckingham, of England, Albany, N.Y., 3 July 1838.
* America, historical, statistic, and descriptive. Jackson, Fisher, Son, London, 1841.
* America, historical, statistic, and descriptive. Jackson, Fisher, Son, London, 1841.
* ''[https://archive.org/details/slavestatesofame00buck The Slaves States of North America, VI.]'' Fisher, Son, and Co. London, 1842.
* ''[https://archive.org/details/slavestatesofame00buck The Slaves States of North America, VI.]'' Fisher, Son, and Co. London, 1842.
* ''[https://archive.org/details/slavestatesofame02buckuoft The Slaves States of North America, VII.]'' Fisher, Son, and Co. London, 1842.
* ''[https://archive.org/details/slavestatesofame02buckuoft The Slaves States of North America, VII.]'' Fisher, Son, and Co. London, 1842.
* National Evils and Practical Remedies. With the Plan of a Model Town. Jackson, Fisher, Son, London, 1849.
* National Evils and Practical Remedies. With the Plan of a Model Town. Jackson, Fisher, Son, London, 1849.
* (1821): ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=irUbAAAAMAAJ Travels in Palestine Through the Countries of Bashan and Gilead, East of the River Jordan, Including a Visit to the Cities of Geraza and Gamala in the Decapolis]'' In two volumes, Only VOL. I
* (1821): ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=irUbAAAAMAAJ Travels in Palestine Through the Countries of Bashan and Gilead, East of the River Jordan, Including a Visit to the Cities of Geraza and Gamala in the Decapolis]'' In two volumes (only volume I).
* (1825): ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=SSYAAAAAQAAJ Travels among the Arab Tribes Inhabiting the Countries East of Syria and Palestine.]'' The full text, google-books,
* (1825): ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=SSYAAAAAQAAJ Travels among the Arab Tribes Inhabiting the Countries East of Syria and Palestine.]'' The full text, google-books.


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==References==
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Revision as of 12:19, 18 November 2018

James Silk Buckingham
James Silk Buckingham by Clara S. Lane
Born(1786-08-25)25 August 1786
Flushing, Cornwall
Died30 June 1855(1855-06-30) (aged 68)
London, England
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)author, journalist, traveller

James Silk Buckingham (25 August 1786 – 30 June 1855) was a Cornish-born author, journalist and traveller, known for his contributions to Indian journalism. He was a pioneer among the Europeans who fought for a liberal press in India.

Early life

Buckingham was born at Flushing near Falmouth on 25 August 1786, the son of Thomasine Hambly of Bodmin and Christopher Buckingham (died 1893/94) of Barnstaple. His father, and his ancestors, were seafaring men.[1] Jame's was the youngest of three boys and four girls and his youth was spent at sea. The property of his deceased parents consisted of houses, land, mines and shares, which was left to the three youngest children.[1] In 1797 he was captured by the French and held as a prisoner of war at Corunna.

Career

In 1821, his Travels in Palestine was published, followed by Travels Among the Arab Tribes in 1825.[2] After years of wandering he settled in India, where he established a periodical, the Calcutta Journal, in 1818. This venture at first proved highly successful, but in 1823 the paper's outspoken criticisms of the East India Company led to the expulsion of Buckingham from India and to the suppression of the paper by John Adam, the acting governor-general in 1823. His case was brought before a select committee of the House of Commons in 1834, and a pension of £500 a year was subsequently awarded to him by the East India Company as compensation.

James Silk Buckingham, by Henry William Pickersgill

Buckingham continued his journalistic ventures on his return to England; he settled at Cornwall Terrace, Regent's Park,[3] and started the Oriental Herald and Colonial Review (1824–9) and the Athenaeum (1828) which was not a success in his hands, Buckingham selling to John Sterling after a few weeks.

Between 1832 and 1836 Buckingham served as MP for Sheffield. He was a strong advocate of social reform, calling for the end of flogging in the armed services, abolition of the press-gang and the repeal of the Corn Laws.[4]

Following his retirement from parliament, in October 1837, Buckingham began a four-year tour of North America. In 1844 he was central to the foundation of the British and Foreign Institute in Hanover Square.[4] Buckingham was the former editor of Asiatic Mirror.

He was a prolific writer. He had travelled in Europe, America and the East, and wrote many useful travel books, as well as many pamphlets on political and social subjects. "In 1851, the value of these and of his other literary works was recognized by the grant of a Civil List pension of £200 a year. At the time of his death in London, Buckingham was at work on his autobiography, two volumes of the intended four being completed and published (1855)".[5] This work is important as it mentions in detail the life of the black composer Joseph Antonio Emidy who settled in Truro.

Personal life

In February 1806, Buckingham married Elizabeth Jennings (1786–1865), the daughter of a Cornish farmer.

Buckingham died after a long illness at Stanhope Lodge, Upper Avenue Road, St John's Wood, London, on 30 June 1855.[4] Buckingham is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery.[6]

His youngest son, Leicester Silk Buckingham, was a popular playwright.

Works

References

  1. ^ a b "The Flushing Boy Who Became A Great Traveller". The Cornishman. No. 212. 3 August 1882. p. 6.
  2. ^ Shepherd, Naomi, The Zealous Intruders: the Western Rediscovery of Palestine, London 1987, p. 59.
  3. ^ "Cornwall Terrace". Archived from the original on 12 October 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b c "Buckingham, James Silk (1786–1855), author and traveller | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography". doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-3855. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. ^ Santanu Banerjee (2010). History of Journalism : A Legend of Glory. Suhrid Publication. ISBN 978-81-92151-99-1.
  6. ^ "Term details". British Museum. Retrieved 12 February 2018.

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