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Thomas Dekker: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born c.1572 • London • England
Died c.1632
Notable Works “Satiro-mastix” • “The Belman of London” • “The Guls Horne-booke”

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Thomas Dekker, from the frontispiece of his play Dekker his dreame, woodcut, 1620
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