Cunningham, John, 1729-1773

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John Cunningham was a British actor and writer. Born in Dublin, his play Love in a Mist brought him a measure of success, and he travelled through England with a troupe of actors. An indifferent but enthusiastic performer, he settled in Newcastle and published several volumes of popular pastoral poetry.

From the description of John Cunningham letter received from J.F., 1763 Oct. 14. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57256179

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referencedIn [Commonplace book], [ca. 1780]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Cunningham, John, 1729-1773. John Cunningham letter received from J.F., 1763 Oct. 14. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Miscellaneous theatrical papers Houghton Library
creatorOf Montagu, Mrs (Elizabeth), 1720-1800. Letters, 1757-1772. University of Pennsylvania Library
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Birth 1729-09-18

Death 1773-09-18

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