Background
Neilson, Francis was born on January 26, 1867 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Son of Francis and Isabel (Neilson) Butters (name changed to Neilson, 1902).
Neilson, Francis was born on January 26, 1867 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Son of Francis and Isabel (Neilson) Butters (name changed to Neilson, 1902).
Educated under private tutors.
Gustavus Swift), 1917 (deceased 1945). Came to the United States, 1885, naturalized, 1921. Critic Theatre Magazine, New York, 1889, later with reportorial departments Sun, and Recorder.
Actor with Gillette and Frohman companies.
Stage director for Frohman, at London, 1897-1901, Royal Opera, Covent Garden, 1900-1903. Member British Parliament, 1910-1915.
Editor The Freeman and Unity. A founder of the Brotherhood Movement, 1904.
President English League for Taxation of Land Values, 1912-1915.
President National Drama League of America, 1920-1926. Member board of governors Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Member of Dean’s College, Liverpool Cathedral.
Honorary governor John Rylands’ Library, Manchester.
Founder Neilson Expedition to Near East (University of Liverpool). Donor of Fund for Publication of collected vocal works of William Byrd.
Member British Parliament, 1910-1915. Member board of governors Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Member of Dean’s College, Liverpool Cathedral.
Fellow in perpetuity Metropolitan Museum Artist
Married Catherine Eva O’Gorman, 1893 (deceased). Married second Helen Swift Morris (daughter. Children: Isabel, Marion.