Hannah Cowley
Hannah Cowley (1743–1809) was a British poet, playwright and writer.
Also recorded as Anna Matilda · Hanna Cowley
Hannah Cowley
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- Full name
- Hannah Parkhouse.
- Born
- 1743. · Tiverton.
- Died
- 1809. · Tiverton.
- Nationality
- ["United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland" and "Kingdom of Great Britain"].
- Occupation
- ["poet", "playwright" and "writer"].
- Known for
- ["A Bold Stroke for a Husband", "A Day in Turkey, or, the Russian Slaves", "Albina, a Tragedy", "The Belle's Stratagem", "A School For Greybeards, or, the Mourning Bride", "Edwina", "The works of Mrs. Cowley, dramas and poems" and "More Ways Than One"].
- Languages
- ["English"].
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Biography
Recorded at birth as Hannah Parkhouse. Also worked under the name Anna Matilda. Born at Tiverton in 1743, died in Tiverton in 1809.
The recorded working language is English. Works named in the authority record are A Bold Stroke for a Husband, A Day in Turkey; or, the Russian Slaves, Albina, a Tragedy, The Belle's Stratagem, A School For Greybeards; or, the Mourning Bride and Edwina.
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