Thomas Killigrew
English dramatist and theatre manager (1612–1683)
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Summary
Thomas Killigrew was born on February 7, 1612[1], in London[2]. He died on March 19, 1683[3], in London[4]. He worked as a playwright[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[8]
- Father: Robert Killigrew[9]
- Mother: Mary Woodhouse[10]
- Spouse: Charlotte von Hessen[11], Cecelia Crofts[12]
- Child: Robert Killigrew[13], Charles Killigrew[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Position held: Master of the Revels[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Thomas Killigrew[18]
- Family name: Killigrew[19]
- Given name: Thomas[20]
- Depicted by: Thomas Killigrew (1612-1683)[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], Library of the World's Best Literature[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Sibling: William Killigrew[26], Catherine Killigrew[27], Elizabeth Killigrew, Viscountess Shannon[28], Henry Killigrew[29]
Why It Matters
Thomas Killigrew has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Killigrew born?
Thomas Killigrew's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Thomas Killigrew die?
Thomas Killigrew died in London[4].
Who were Thomas Killigrew's parents?
Thomas Killigrew's father was Robert Killigrew[9]. Thomas Killigrew's mother was Mary Woodhouse[10].
Who was Thomas Killigrew married to?
Thomas Killigrew's spouses include Charlotte von Hessen[11] and Cecelia Crofts[12].