Thomas d'Urfey
English writer
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Summary
Thomas d'Urfey was born on January 1, 1653[1], in Devon[2]. He died on February 26, 1723[3], in London[4]. He worked as a composer[5], writer[6], poet[7], and playwright[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (462 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Exeter[10]
- Date of death: 1723[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Notable work: Wit and Mirth, or Pills to Purge Melancholy[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Thomas d'Urfey[15]
- Given name: Thomas[16]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17], Riemann's Music Dictionary[18], A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 1900[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[21], Library of the World's Best Literature[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Commons Creator page: Thomas d'Urfey[25]
- Writing language: English[26]
Why It Matters
Thomas d'Urfey has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Thomas d'Urfey born?
Thomas d'Urfey was born in Devon[2].
Where did Thomas d'Urfey die?
Thomas d'Urfey passed away in London[4].
What did Thomas d'Urfey do for work?
Thomas d'Urfey worked as a composer[5], writer[6], poet[7], and playwright[8].