Francis Gentleman
{{short description|18th-century Irish actor, poet, and dramatic writer}}
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Francis Gentleman (23 October 1728 - 21 December 1784) was an Irish actor, poet, and dramatic writer of 18th century.{{cite book |last1= Baldwin |first1= Charles N. |last2=Henry|first2=Howland Crapo |title= A universal biographical dictionary |publisher= Biography & Autobiography |url= https://archive.org/details/auniversalbiogr00crapgoog |page= [https://archive.org/details/auniversalbiogr00crapgoog/page/n217 209] |year= 1825 |accessdate= February 18, 2012}} He wrote several plays, dramatic works, poems and edited Shakspeare's plays for the stage.{{cite web |title= Francis Gentleman|publisher= Library Ireland |work= Biographica Dramatica |url=http://www.libraryireland.com/biography/FrancisGentleman.php|accessdate=2012-02-19}}
Biography
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Born at York St., Dublin, Ireland, on 23 October 1728. He received his education in Dublin and served in army till dismissed in 1748. Later, he indulged his inclination for the stage appearing in Dublin, London, Edinburgh, and many more. He first appeared in Thomas Southerne's stage play Oroonoko – in the character of Aboan. He started his career of writing for the stage in England, notably, tragic works like Sejanus and The Sultan of Love and Fame; and comedies like The Modish Wife and The Tobacconist. He died at the age of 56 on 21 December 1784.{{cite web |title= Francis Gentleman|publisher= Answers Corporation|url=http://www.answers.com/topic/francis-gentleman|accessdate=2012-02-19}}
Selected works
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References
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External links
- [http://words.fromoldbooks.org/Chalmers-Biography/g/gentleman-francis.html Francis Gentleman ], 1812 Chalmers Biography at Words From Old Books
- [http://www.ricorso.net/rx/az-data/authors/g/Gentleman_F/life.htm Francis Gentleman], 1878 Compendium of Irish Biography, at Library Ireland
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- {{isfdb name|204871|Sir Humphrey Lunatic, Bart.}}
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Category:18th-century Irish poets
Category:Irish male dramatists and playwrights
Category:18th-century Irish dramatists and playwrights
Category:18th-century Irish male writers
Category:Irish male stage actors
Category:18th-century Irish male actors