Christopher Marlowe

Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593) was a playwright, poet and translator.

Also recorded as Kit Marlowe.

Overview

Born at Canterbury in 1564, died at Deptford in 1593.

In detail

Christopher Marlowe studied at Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge and The King's School Canterbury. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with English Renaissance theatre.

Works named in the authority record are Edward II, The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus and The Jew of Malta.

Sources

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“Christopher Marlowe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q28975: Christopher Marlowe
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