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William Davenant

William Davenant was a British playwright, poet, writer and theatre manager (1606–1668). He was born at Oxford and died at London.

Also recorded as Sir William Davenant; Sir William d'Avenant; William D'Avenant.

Overview

Born at Oxford in 1606, died at London in 1668.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Sir William Davenant, Sir William d'Avenant and William D'Avenant. His recorded language was English. His recorded confession was Catholic Church.

He married Mary. 3 children are recorded: Charles Davenant, William Davenant and Mary d'Avenant.

Catalogued works

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

The Siege of Rhodes. Gondibert. Salmacida Spolia. The Cruelty of the Spaniards in Peru. The Law Against Lovers. The Platonick Lovers. The Playhouse to Be Let. The Wits. Madagascar; with Other Poems. Trois Masques à la Cour de Charles Ier d'Angleterre, dated 1970. The Tempest or the Enchanted Island. The Dramatic Works Of Sir William Davenant V1.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Davenant, Sir William, Oxford Music Online, 2001. Davenant, Sir William (opera), Oxford Music Online, 2002. Davenant, William (d 1681), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2017. To Sir William Davenant, The Poetry of Charles Cotton, Vol. 1, 2017. III. Davenant's Comedies, The comedy of Sir William Davenant.

In detail

William Davenant studied at Lincoln College. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom.

Chronology

  1. 1606William Davenant born at Oxford.
  2. 1668William Davenant died at London.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “William Davenant”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q450199: William Davenant

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