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 - Biographia Dramatica.Born at York St., Dublin of Ireland on
October 23, 1728. He received his education in Dublin and served in
army till dismissed in 1748. Later, he indulged his inclination for
the stage appearing in Dublin, London, Edinburgh, and many more. He
first appeared in Thomas Southerne's stage play Oroonoko - in the
character of Aboan. He started his career of writing for the stage in
England, notably, tragic works like Sejanus and The Sultan of Love and
Fame; and comedies like The Modish Wife and The Tobacconist. He died
at the age of 56 on 21 December 1784.
actor, poet, and dramatic writer of 18th century. He wrote several
plays, dramatic works, poems and edited Shakspeare's plays for the
stage - Biographia Dramatica.Born at York St., Dublin of Ireland on
October 23, 1728. He received his education in Dublin and served in
army till dismissed in 1748. Later, he indulged his inclination for
the stage appearing in Dublin, London, Edinburgh, and many more. He
first appeared in Thomas Southerne's stage play Oroonoko - in the
character of Aboan. He started his career of writing for the stage in
England, notably, tragic works like Sejanus and The Sultan of Love and
Fame; and comedies like The Modish Wife and The Tobacconist. He died
at the age of 56 on 21 December 1784.
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