Gilbert Abbott à Beckett (9 January 1811 – 30 August 1856) was an English humorist.He was born in London, the son of a lawyer, and belonged to a family claiming descent from Thomas Becket. He was educated at Westminster School and was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1841.He edited the comic paper Figaro in London and was one of the original staff of Punch and a contributor until his death.
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