Robert Greene
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Summary
Robert Greene was born on July 11, 1558[1], in Norwich[2]. He died on September 3, 1592[3], in London[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], writer[6], and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,763 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1558[9]
- Date of death: 1592[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Educated at: Corpus Christi College[12], Norwich School[13], University of Cambridge[14]
- Notable work: Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay[15], Mamillia: A Mirror or Looking-glass for the Ladies of England[16], The Historie of Orlando Furioso[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Robert Greene[19]
- Family name: Greene[20]
- Given name: Robert[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Greene (dramatist)[22]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], Library of the World's Best Literature[28], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[29], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Name in native language: Robert Greene[32]
- Date of baptism: July 11, 1558[33]
Why It Matters
Robert Greene has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include Locrine[36], a literary work[37], written by George Peele[38].
FAQs
Where was Robert Greene born?
Robert Greene's place of birth was Norwich[2].
Where did Robert Greene die?
Robert Greene passed away in London[4].
What did Robert Greene do for work?
Robert Greene worked as a playwright[5], writer[6], and poet[7].
Where did Robert Greene go to school?
Robert Greene was educated at Corpus Christi College[12], Norwich School[13], and University of Cambridge[14].