Thomas Killigrew

English dramatist and theatre manager; (1612-1683)
Person human Q490824
Thomas Killigrew
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Thomas Killigrew

Summary

Thomas Killigrew is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on February 7, 1612[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 19, 1683[5]. He worked as a playwright[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Killigrew's place of birth was London[2].
  • Thomas Killigrew passed away in London[4].
  • Thomas Killigrew was born on February 7, 1612[3].
  • Thomas Killigrew died on March 19, 1683[5].
  • Thomas Killigrew is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Thomas Killigrew's father was Robert Killigrew[10].
  • Thomas Killigrew's mother was Mary Woodhouse[11].
  • Among Thomas Killigrew's spouses was Charlotte von Hessen[12].
  • Among Thomas Killigrew's spouses was Cecelia Crofts[13].
  • A child of Thomas Killigrew was Robert Killigrew[14].
  • A child of Thomas Killigrew was Charles Killigrew[15].
  • Thomas Killigrew held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Thomas Killigrew's professions included playwright[6].
  • Thomas Killigrew's professions included writer[7].
  • Thomas Killigrew held the position of Master of the Revels[17].
  • Thomas Killigrew is recorded as male[18].
  • Thomas Killigrew's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Thomas Killigrew's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Killigrew[20].
  • Thomas Killigrew's family name is recorded as Killigrew[21].
  • Thomas Killigrew's given name is recorded as Thomas[22].
  • Thomas Killigrew's depicted by is recorded as Thomas Killigrew (1612-1683)[23].
  • Thomas Killigrew's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Thomas Killigrew's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[25].
  • Thomas Killigrew's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Thomas Killigrew's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Killigrew's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 7, 1612[3]. His father was Robert Killigrew[10]. His mother was Mary Woodhouse[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6] and writer[7]. Thomas Killigrew held the position of Master of the Revels[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Charlotte von Hessen[12], 1629–1716[28] and Cecelia Crofts[13], 1592–1638[29], of United Kingdom[30]. Children include Robert Killigrew[14] and Charles Killigrew[15], 1655–1725[31].

Death and Burial

Thomas Killigrew died on March 19, 1683[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Killigrew ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Killigrew born?

Thomas Killigrew's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Thomas Killigrew die?

Thomas Killigrew passed away in London[4].

Who were Thomas Killigrew's parents?

Thomas Killigrew's father was Robert Killigrew[10]. Thomas Killigrew's mother was Mary Woodhouse[11].

Who was Thomas Killigrew married to?

Thomas Killigrew's spouses include Charlotte von Hessen[12] and Cecelia Crofts[13].

What did Thomas Killigrew do for work?

Thomas Killigrew worked as playwright[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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