Born in 1559
George Chapman
English poet and playwright
Born
1559 466 years ago
Died
May 12th, 1634 390 years ago — 75 years old
A playwright and poet, contributions spanned both tragedy and comedy. Notable works include adaptations of Homer’s epics, notably 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey'. Also wrote original plays, such as 'The Conspiracy and Tragedy of Charles, Duke of Byron'. Involved in the theatrical community during the early 17th century, receiving attention for both his poetic style and dramatic storytelling.
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