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| Christopher MARLOWE Matric. pens. from CORPUS CHRISTI, as 'Marlin,' Lent 1580/1. S. of John, shoemaker, of Canterbury. B. there, Feb., 1563/4. School, Canterbury; resided almost continually till 1587 . B.A. 1583/4 ; M.A. 1587 . The well-known poet and dramatist. For an account of his works see D.N.B. No definite information of his subsequent career is accessible; at an early date, attached himself to the Earl of Nottingham's theatrical company which produced most of his plays. Acquainted with the leading men of letters, including Raleigh. Probably personally acquainted with Shakespeare. His 'heretical' views attracted the attention of the authorities, and a warrant was issued for his arrest, 1593 . Killed at Deptford in a drunken brawl. Buried there 01 Jun., 1593, by Francis Archer, as recorded in the Parish Register of St Nicholas, Deptford. ( Cooper, II. 158; D.N.B. ; H. G. Harrison.) | Christopher MARLOWE Approx. lifespan: 1563–1593 Matric. pens. from Corpus Christi College as 'Marlin,' 1580/1:01LT: s. of John MARLOWE shoemaker, of Canterbury. b. there 1563/4:02 School, Canterbury; resided almost continually till 1587 B.A. 1583/4 ; M.A. 1587 The well-known poet and dramatist For an account of his works see D.N.B. No definite information of his subsequent career is accessible; at an early date, attached himself to the Earl of Nottingham's theatrical company which produced most of his plays Acquainted with the leading men of letters, including Raleigh Probably personally acquainted with Shakespeare His 'heretical' views attracted the attention of the authorities, and a warrant was issued for his arrest 1593 Killed at Deptford in a drunken brawl Buried there 1593:06:01 by Francis Archer, as recorded in the Parish Register of St Nicholas, Deptford. ( Cooper, II. 158; D.N.B. ; H. G. Harrison.) |