Killigrew, William, Sir, 1606-1695

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Epithet: dramatist

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Epithet: of Sloane MS 203

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Epithet: court official of Elizabeth I

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Sir William Killigrew, 1606-1695, the eldest son of Sir Robert Killigrew, was a court official under Charles I and Charles II, and MP for Richmond in Yorkshire from 1664 to 1678. He wrote plays (and a number of pamphlets in connection with his involvement in the attempts to drain the Lincolnshire fens) but was overshadowed by the literary success of his younger brother, the dramatist and wit, Thomas Killigrew.

From the guide to the Five new playes, viz: The Seege of Urbin, Selindra, Love and Friendship, tragy-comedies, Pandora, a comedy, The Imperiall Tragedy, by Sir William Killigrew, 1669-1695, (GB 206 Leeds University Library)

Epithet: dramatist; of Egerton MS 3351

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English dramatist and royalist.

From the description of Letter signed : Horsely, to Charles II, 1660 Apr. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270891714

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Birth 1606

Death 1695

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