Thomas d'Urfey

Thomas d'Urfey was a British composer, writer, poet and playwright (1653–1723). He was born at Devon and died at London.

Also recorded as Thomas Durfey; T. D’Urfey; Mr. D’Urfey; Thomas D’Urfey.

Overview

Born at Devon in 1653, died at London in 1723.

Catalogued works

47 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

Wit and Mirth, or Pills to Purge Melancholy. The Comical History of Don Quixote, dated 1694. Songs compleat, pleasant and divertive. Squire Oldsapp. The Royalist. Love for Money. A Commonwealth of Women. A Fond Husband. Sir Barnaby Whigg. My Jeanie and I. The bonny milk-maid. The kings health, set to Farinels Grounds, within compass of the flute.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Works named in the authority record are Wit and Mirth, or Pills to Purge Melancholy.

Chronology

1653Thomas d'Urfey born at Devon.
1694The Comical History of Don Quixote.
1723Thomas d'Urfey died at London.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Thomas d'Urfey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q2145838: Thomas d'Urfey
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