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Rowe, Nicholas
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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Dramatist and poet-laureate, born at Barford, Bedfordshire; was trained for the law, but took to literature, and made his mark as a dramatist, "The Fair Penitent," "Jane Shore," &c., long maintaining their popularity; translated Lucan's "Pharsalia," which won Dr. Johnson's commendation; edited Shakespeare; became poet-laureate in 1715; held some government posts; was buried at Westminster Abbey (1674-1718).
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Rowe, Nicholas'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/r/rowe-nicholas.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Rowe, Nicholas'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/r/rowe-nicholas.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
