Thomas Shadwell
English poet and playwright (1642-1692)
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Summary
Thomas Shadwell was born on 1642[1] in Norfolk[2]. He died on November 19, 1692[3], in Greater London[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (392 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: London[9]
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[10]
- Spouse: Anne Shadwell[11]
- Child: John Shadwell[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[13]
- Position held: Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[14]
- Educated at: Gonville and Caius College[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Thomas Shadwell[17]
- Family name: Shadwell[18]
- Given name: Thomas[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21], The Lives of the Poets-Laureate[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Library of the World's Best Literature[24], Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Commons Creator page: Thomas Shadwell[27]
Why It Matters
Thomas Shadwell has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Shadwell born?
Thomas Shadwell's place of birth was Norfolk[2].
Where did Thomas Shadwell die?
Thomas Shadwell passed away in Greater London[4].
Who was Thomas Shadwell married to?
Thomas Shadwell's spouses include Anne Shadwell[11].
What did Thomas Shadwell do for work?
Thomas Shadwell worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], and writer[7].
Where did Thomas Shadwell go to school?
Thomas Shadwell was educated at Gonville and Caius College[15].