Thomas Shadwell
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Thomas Shadwell was an English poet and playwright who was appointed Poet Laureate in 1689.
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Nahum Tate
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Nahum Tate was an Anglo-Irish poet, hymnist, and lyricist, who became Poet Laureate in 1692. Tate is best known for The History of King Lear, his 1681 adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, and for hi
Thomas Shadwell
…Shadwell Poet Laureate of England In office 9 March 1689 – 19 or 20 November 1692 Monarchs William III and Mary II Preceded by John Dryden Succeeded by Nahum Tate Personal details Born c. 1642 Weeting or Lynford, Norfolk, England Died 19 November 1692 (aged approx. 49–50) London, England Spouse Anne Shadwell…
Title page of Tate's version of King Lear