Charles Macklin
Irish actor and playwright who introduced natural acting
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Summary
Charles Macklin was born on September 26, 1699[1], in County Donegal[2]. He died on July 11, 1797[3], in London[4]. He worked as an actor[5], playwright[6], stage actor[7], theatre manager[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (291 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1697[11]
- Date of death: 1797[12]
- Place of burial: St Paul's Church, Covent Garden[13]
- Child: Maria Macklin[14]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Charles Macklin[17]
- Unmarried partner: Ann Purvor Grace[18]
- Family name: Macklin[19]
- Given name: Charles[20]
- Depicted by: Charles Macklin[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Birth name: Cathal MacLochlainn[25]
- Time period: 17th century generation[26]
- Subject has role: centenarian[27]
- P14608: 124518168[28]
Why It Matters
Charles Macklin has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Charles Macklin born?
Charles Macklin's place of birth was County Donegal[2].
Where did Charles Macklin die?
Charles Macklin died in London[4].
What did Charles Macklin do for work?
Charles Macklin worked as an actor[5], playwright[6], stage actor[7], theatre manager[8], and writer[9].