Dibdin, Thomas Frognall

English Bibliographer: Dibdin was a leading figure in the field of bibliography in England during the early 19th century. He wrote extensively on books, printing, and libraries. [Wikipedia]Calcutta Born: Dibdin was born in Calcutta, India in 1776. His father was Thomas Dibdin, the sailor brother of the famous composer Charles Dibdin. [Wikipedia]Roxburghe Club Founder: Dibdin was a key player in the founding of the Roxburghe Club in 1812. This club is considered the first ever "book club" and focused on bringing together bibliophiles. He even served as the vice-president with Earl Spencer as the president. [Wikipedia]Travel Writer: In addition to bibliography, Dibdin also wrote about his travels. One notable work is "A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany". [Amazon.com]