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... given to two widow sisters , who inherited what he left , as his lawful heirs ; for he died without a will , though he had gathered 3000l . There have appeared likewise under his name a comedy called the Distrest Wife , and the ...
... given to two widow sisters , who inherited what he left , as his lawful heirs ; for he died without a will , though he had gathered 3000l . There have appeared likewise under his name a comedy called the Distrest Wife , and the ...
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... given the thrust he turned pale , and would have retired , but the maid clung round him , and one of the company endeavoured to detain him , from whom he broke , by cutting the maid . on the head , but was afterwards taken in a court ...
... given the thrust he turned pale , and would have retired , but the maid clung round him , and one of the company endeavoured to detain him , from whom he broke , by cutting the maid . on the head , but was afterwards taken in a court ...
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... given . This tragedy was dedicated to the Prince , his master . It was acted at Drury Lane in 1739 , and was well received , but was never revived . In 1740 he produced , as has been already mentioned , the masque of Alfred , in ...
... given . This tragedy was dedicated to the Prince , his master . It was acted at Drury Lane in 1739 , and was well received , but was never revived . In 1740 he produced , as has been already mentioned , the masque of Alfred , in ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
JOHN GAY 16881732 | 35 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
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