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Samuel Rowley (flourished 1597–c. 1633?) was an English dramatist apparently employed by the theatrical manager Philip Henslowe. Sometimes he is described as William Rowley’s brother, but they seem not to have been related. After 1601 Rowley acted with and wrote plays for the Admiral’s Men and other companies. Several plays on which he is thought to have collaborated are lost. His When You See Me, You Know Me, or The Famous Chronicle Historie of King...