Elizabeth Wells Gallup was an American educator who lived from 1848 to 1934. Born in Paris, New York, she is primarily remembered for her active role as an exponent of the Baconian theory of Shakespearean authorship, an alternative authorship hypothesis that gained traction during her lifetime.
As an educator, Gallup dedicated significant attention to analyzing historical texts. Her work focused on promoting the belief that Francis Bacon was the true intellectual force behind the plays and poems traditionally attributed to William Shakespeare, making her a notable figure in the history of these literary debates.
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