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Thomas Heywood: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born 1574? • Lincolnshire • England
Died August 16, 1641 • London • England
Notable Works “A Woman Killed with Kindness” • “An Apology for Actors” • “Love’s Mistress”

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Title page from Thomas Heywood's play, A Pleasant Comedy, Called a Maidenhead Well Lost; illustration from 1634
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