About Robert Smith Surtees

Robert Smith Surtees was an English editor, novelist and sporting writer, widely known as R. S. Surtees. He was the second son of Anthony Surtees of Hamsterley Hall, a member of an old County Durham family. He is remembered for his invented character of Jorrocks, a vulgar but good-natured sporting cockney grocer.

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Robert Smith Surtees

English writer (1805-1864)

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Occupation: journalist, writer, sports journalist
Position held: High Sheriff of Durham
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Born: May 17, 1805
Died: March 16, 1864

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