Thomas Kyd
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Thomas Kyd was born on November 3, 1558, in London. He held citizenship in the United Kingdom and received his education at Merchant Taylors' School. He worked as a playwright, writer, and literary translator[1].
He died on July 16, 1594, in London. Following his death, he was buried in London.
Thomas Kyd
Summary
Thomas Kyd is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on November 3, 1558[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 16, 1594[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], writer[7], and literary translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (932 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Thomas Kyd's place of birth was London[2].
- Thomas Kyd passed away in London[4].
- Thomas Kyd was born on November 3, 1558[3].
- Thomas Kyd was born on 1558[10].
- Thomas Kyd died on July 16, 1594[5].
- Thomas Kyd died on August 13, 1594[11].
- Thomas Kyd died on 1594[12].
- Burial took place at London[13].
- Thomas Kyd held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- Thomas Kyd's professions included playwright[6].
- Thomas Kyd's professions included writer[7].
- Thomas Kyd's professions included literary translator[8].
- Thomas Kyd's education included a stint at Merchant Taylors' School[15].
- A notable work attributed to Thomas Kyd is The Spanish Tragedy[16].
- Thomas Kyd is recorded as male[17].
- Thomas Kyd's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Thomas Kyd's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Kyd[19].
- Thomas Kyd's family name is recorded as Q56539160[20].
- Thomas Kyd's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
- Thomas Kyd's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
- Thomas Kyd's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
- Thomas Kyd's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
- Thomas Kyd's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[25].
- Thomas Kyd's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
- Thomas Kyd's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].
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Origins and Family
Thomas Kyd's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 3, 1558[3] and 1558[10].
Education
Thomas Kyd's education included a stint at Merchant Taylors' School[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], writer[7], and literary translator[8].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Thomas Kyd is The Spanish Tragedy[16].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 16, 1594[5], August 13, 1594[11], and 1594[12]. Thomas Kyd passed away in London[4]. He is buried at London[13].
Why It Matters
Thomas Kyd ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (932 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
He has been cited as an influence by William Shakespeare[30], a playwright[31], 1564–1616[32], of Kingdom of England[33], specialised in fiction[34].
Works attributed to him include The Spanish Tragedy[35], a literary work[36]; Ur-Hamlet[37], a literary work[38]; Edward III[39], a dramatic work[40], written by William Shakespeare[41]; and Arden of Faversham[42], a literary work[43].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Kyd born?
Born in London[2], Thomas Kyd…
Where did Thomas Kyd die?
Thomas Kyd died in London[4].
What did Thomas Kyd do for work?
Thomas Kyd worked as playwright[6], writer[7], and literary translator[8].
Where did Thomas Kyd go to school?
Thomas Kyd was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[15].
Who did Thomas Kyd influence?
Thomas Kyd has been cited as an influence by William Shakespeare[30].