About Francis Gentleman
Lived 1728 – 1784 (aged 55–56). Francis Gentleman was a poet, actor and playwright.
Francis Gentleman (23 October 1728 - 21 December 1784) was an Irish actor, poet, and dramatic writer of 18th century. He wrote several plays, dramatic works, poems and edited Shakspeare's plays for the stage.
Biography
Gentleman was born at York St., Dublin, Ireland, on 23 October 1728 to an army captain. He received his education in Dublin and served in the army till dismissed in 1748.
While at school, he met John Dexter and Henry Mossop;
He died at the age of 56 on 21 December 1784.
Family He was married to Ruth and he was a father. A Trip to the Moon (1765) The Sultan of Love and Fame (1770) The Dramatic Censor (1770) The Censor (1770) Tobacconist (1771) The Modish Wife (1773)
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Irish actor, dramatist, drama critic and editor (1728-1784)
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Francis Gentleman was a poet, actor and playwright.
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