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Richard Brinsley Sheridan: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan
Baptized November 4, 1751
Died July 7, 1816 • London • England
Title / Office House of Commons (1780-1812), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Whig Party
Notable Works “Pizarro” • “St. Patrick’s Day; Or the Scheming Lieutenant” • “The Critic” • “The Duenna” • “The Rivals” • “The School for Scandal”
Notable Family Members father Thomas Sheridan

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