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Born c.1550 • England
Died January 6, 1616 • London • England
Founder Swan Theatre

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Historical map of London around 1600 highlighting the locations of major theatres such as The Globe, The Rose, The Swan, The Fortune, and The Curtain, along with city walls, administrative areas, halls, and other buildings used as theatres. The map shows the River Thames at the bottom and marks notable city features, streets, and neighborhoods, with theatres indicated by red squares.
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