Cunningham, John, 1729-1773
Variant namesJohn 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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