Arthur Murphy (December 27, 1727 - June 18, 1805), was an Irish writer, known by the pseudonym, Charles Ranger. He was born at Clooniquin, County Roscommon, Ireland, the son of Richard Murphy and Jane French. A barrister, journalist, actor, and playwright, he edited "Gray's Inn Journal" between 1752 and 1754. As Henry Thrale's oldest and dearest friend, it was he who introduced Samuel Johnson to the Thrales in January 1765. Wikipedia
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