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Nicholas Rowe

English poet, dramatist

Died when: 44 years 169 days (533 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Nicholas Rowe

Nicholas Rowe (/ro?/; 20 June 1674 – 6 December 1718), English dramatist, poet and miscellaneous writer, was appointed Poet Laureate in 1715. His plays and poems were well-received during his lifetime, with one of his translations described as one of the greatest productions in English poetry.

He was also considered the first editor of the works of William Shakespeare.


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