Henry Theodore Tuckerman (1813-1871)
Author & Poet, of New York; "America's Most Knowledgeable & Dedicated Italophile"
He was born in Boston and attended the Boston Latin School. In his youth, he traveled much and became a celebrated author. Among his works he included the "Italian Sketch book" (1841), "Thoughts on the Poets" (1846), "Sketches of an American Artist" and "America and Her Commentators." He was a bachelor and very popular with lists of friends in New York and Newport. He was well known for his ability to quell quarrels and settle disputes and as such was often consulted by his friends. In 1847, he was one of the original 100-invitees (of whom only 42 are known) invited to found the Century Association in New York City. He was also a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society and received an honorary arts degree from Harvard. He was a great friend of Washington Irving and often stayed at Sunnyside with other literary heavyweights.
