Jane Austen's Letters Who is James-Edward Austen-Leigh from Jane Austen's Letters and what is their importance? Asked by bookragstutor on 25 Oct 12:32 Last updated by Jill W on 10 Aug 16:56
James-Edward Austen-Leigh was born on November 17, 1798. His great-aunt, Mrs. Leigh-Perrot, adopted James, and he assumed the additional surname in 1837. An ordained minister, he died September 8, 1874.