Colley Cibber: Quick Facts


Facts

Born November 6, 1671 • London • England
Died December 11, 1757 (aged 86) • London • England
Title / Office poet laureate (1730-1757)
Notable Works “An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber” • “Love’s Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion”

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