Christopher Marlowe
English dramatist, poet and translator (1564–1593)
Christopher Marlowe was born on February 23, 1564 (Julian calendar) in Canterbury and died on May 30, 1593 (Julian calendar) in Deptford, aged 29. Recorded occupations: playwright, poet, translator and writer. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England. Associated movement: English Renaissance theatre. Notable works include “Edward II”, “The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus” and “The Jew of Malta”. Educated at Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge and The King's School Canterbury.
- Born
- February 23, 1564 (Julian calendar) · Canterbury
- Died
- May 30, 1593 (Julian calendar) · Deptford
- Age at death
- 29
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Occupations
- playwright, poet, translator, writer
- Movements
- English Renaissance theatre
- Notable works
- Edward II, The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, The Jew of Malta
- Education
- Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, The King's School Canterbury
- Wikipedia editions
- 82 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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