Thomas Shadwell | |
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Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom | |
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 | London, England | 19 November 1692 (aged approx. 49–50)
Spouse | Anne Shadwell |
Children | 4, including Charles |
Alma mater | Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Poet, playwright |
Awards | Poet laureate |
Thomas Shadwell (c. 1642 – 19 November 1692) was an English poet and playwright who was appointed Poet Laureate in 1689.[1]
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