Christopher Marlowe
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Christopher Marlowe
Summary
Christopher Marlowe is a human[1]. His place of birth was Canterbury[2]. He was born on February 6, 1564[3]. He passed away in Deptford[4]. He died on May 30, 1593[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], translator[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,525 views/month, #5,507 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Christopher Marlowe's place of birth was Canterbury[2].
- Christopher Marlowe passed away in Deptford[4].
- Christopher Marlowe was born on February 6, 1564[3].
- Christopher Marlowe was born on February 23, 1564[11].
- Christopher Marlowe died on May 30, 1593[5].
- Burial took place at Deptford St Nicholas[12].
- Christopher Marlowe held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
- Christopher Marlowe is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[14].
- Christopher Marlowe's professions included playwright[6].
- Christopher Marlowe worked as a poet[7].
- Christopher Marlowe worked as a translator[8].
- Christopher Marlowe worked as a writer[9].
- Christopher Marlowe was educated at Corpus Christi College[15].
- Christopher Marlowe was educated at University of Cambridge[16].
- Christopher Marlowe's education included a stint at The King's School Canterbury[17].
- A notable work attributed to Christopher Marlowe is Edward II[18].
- A notable work attributed to Christopher Marlowe is The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus[19].
- A notable work attributed to Christopher Marlowe is The Jew of Malta[20].
- Christopher Marlowe is recorded as male[21].
- Christopher Marlowe's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Christopher Marlowe is associated with the English Renaissance theatre movement[23].
- Christopher Marlowe's Commons category is recorded as Christopher Marlowe[24].
- The cause of death was stabbing attack[25].
- Christopher Marlowe earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[26].
- Christopher Marlowe's family name is recorded as Marlowe[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1564-02-06[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1593-05-30[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: dca9d13e-61d9-41ca-b356-bc6b237e20ad[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Christopher Marlowe's place of birth was Canterbury[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 6, 1564[3] and February 23, 1564[11]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[14].
Education
Educated at Corpus Christi College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1352[35], headquartered in Cambridge[36]; University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1209[39], headquartered in Cambridge[40]; and The King's School Canterbury[17], a boarding school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 0597[43]. Christopher Marlowe earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], translator[8], and writer[9].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Edward II[18], a literary work[44]; The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus[19], a literary work[45]; and The Jew of Malta[20], a literary work[46]. Things named for Christopher Marlowe include Kit Harington[47] and Philip Marlowe[48].
Death and Burial
Christopher Marlowe died on May 30, 1593[5]. He passed away in Deptford[4]. The cause of death was stabbing attack[25]. He is buried at Deptford St Nicholas[12].
Why It Matters
Christopher Marlowe ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,525 views/month, #5,507 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by William Shakespeare[51], a playwright[52], 1564–1616[53], of Kingdom of England[54], specialised in fiction[55].
Works attributed to him include The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus[56], a literary work[57]; Edward II[58], a literary work[59]; The Jew of Malta[60], a literary work[61]; Tamburlaine[62], a literary work[63]; Dido, Queen of Carthage[64], a literary work[65]; and The Massacre at Paris[66], a literary work[67]. Entities named for him include Kit Harington[47] and Philip Marlowe[48].
FAQs
Where was Christopher Marlowe born?
Christopher Marlowe's place of birth was Canterbury[2].
Where did Christopher Marlowe die?
Christopher Marlowe passed away in Deptford[4].
What did Christopher Marlowe do for work?
Christopher Marlowe worked as playwright[6], poet[7], translator[8], and writer[9].
Where did Christopher Marlowe go to school?
Christopher Marlowe was educated at Corpus Christi College[15], University of Cambridge[16], and The King's School Canterbury[17].
Who did Christopher Marlowe influence?
Christopher Marlowe has been cited as an influence by William Shakespeare[51].