Thomas Shadwell

English poet and playwright (1642-1692)
Person human Q1230771
Thomas Shadwell
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Thomas Shadwell

Summary

Thomas Shadwell is a human[1]. Born in Norfolk[2], he… he was born on 1642[3]. He passed away in Greater London[4]. He died on November 19, 1692[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Shadwell's place of birth was Norfolk[2].
  • Thomas Shadwell died in Greater London[4].
  • Thomas Shadwell was born on 1642[3].
  • Thomas Shadwell died on November 19, 1692[5].
  • Thomas Shadwell is buried at Westminster Abbey[10].
  • Among Thomas Shadwell's spouses was Anne Shadwell[11].
  • A child of Thomas Shadwell was John Shadwell[12].
  • Thomas Shadwell held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Thomas Shadwell worked as a playwright[6].
  • Thomas Shadwell's professions included poet[7].
  • Thomas Shadwell's professions included writer[8].
  • Thomas Shadwell held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Thomas Shadwell was educated at Gonville and Caius College[15].
  • Thomas Shadwell is recorded as male[16].
  • Thomas Shadwell's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Thomas Shadwell's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Shadwell[18].
  • Thomas Shadwell's family name is recorded as Shadwell[19].
  • Thomas Shadwell's given name is recorded as Thomas[20].
  • Thomas Shadwell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Thomas Shadwell's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Thomas Shadwell's described by source is recorded as The Lives of the Poets-Laureate[23].
  • Thomas Shadwell's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
  • Thomas Shadwell's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[25].
  • Thomas Shadwell's described by source is recorded as Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne[26].
  • Thomas Shadwell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Shadwell's place of birth was Norfolk[2]. He was born on 1642[3].

Education

Thomas Shadwell's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. Thomas Shadwell held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[14].

Personal Life

Thomas Shadwell was married to Anne Shadwell[11]. A child of him was John Shadwell[12].

Death and Burial

Thomas Shadwell died on November 19, 1692[5]. He passed away in Greater London[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas Shadwell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Shadwell born?

Born in Norfolk[2], Thomas Shadwell…

Where did Thomas Shadwell die?

Thomas Shadwell passed away in Greater London[4].

Who was Thomas Shadwell married to?

Thomas Shadwell's spouses include Anne Shadwell[11].

What did Thomas Shadwell do for work?

Thomas Shadwell worked as playwright[6], poet[7], and writer[8].

Where did Thomas Shadwell go to school?

Thomas Shadwell was educated at Gonville and Caius College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Greater London
    Writing language English
    Place of burial Westminster Abbey
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
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