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Thomas NASH Matric. sizar from ST JOHN'S, Michs. 1582. S. of William (and Margaret), minister. Bapt. at Lowestoft [ Suffolk ], Nov., 1567. Lady Margaret Scholar, 1584 ; B.A. 1585/6 . Resided nearly seven years in Cambridge [ Cambridgeshire ]. Probably expelled for his share in Terminus et non Terminus wherein he played the Valet of Clubs. The well-known dramatic author. Settled in London , c 1588 . Endeavoured to gain the patronage of the Earls of Southampton and Derby, but failed to retain the favours of any patron long. Engaged in the Martin Mar-prelate controversy during which he was closely associated with John Lyly and Robert Greene. Maintained a bitter controversy with Gabriel Harvey until both authors were ordered by the licensers of the press to desist, 1599 . His original personality gives him a unique place in Elizabethan literature. For an account of his works see D.N.B. Died 1601 . ( D.N.B.; Cooper, II. 306; H. P. Stokes.) | Thomas NASH Approx. lifespan: 15671601 Matric. sizar from St John's College 1582:10MT: s. of William NASH (and Margaret NASH ), minister. Bapt. at Lowestoft, [ Suffolk ] 1567:11 Lady Margaret Scholar 1584 B.A. 1585/6 Resided nearly seven years in Cambridge, [ Cambridgeshire ] Probably expelled for his share in Terminus et non Terminus wherein he played the Valet of Clubs. The well-known dramatic author. Settled in London c1588 Endeavoured to gain the patronage of the Earls of Southampton and Derby, but failed to retain the favours of any patron long. Engaged in the Martin Mar-prelate controversy during which he was closely associated with John LYLY and Robert GREENE Maintained a bitter controversy with Gabriel HARVEY until both authors were ordered by the licensers of the press to desist 1599 His original personality gives him a unique place in Elizabethan literature. For an account of his works see D.N.B. Died 1601 ( D.N.B.; Cooper, II. 306; H. P. Stokes.) |