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Novelist and dramatist. He was born in Ireland, the son of a clergyman, studied law at Trinity College, Dublin, but embraced literature as a career.
His Gustavus Vasa (1739) has the distinction of being the first play banned by the Licensing Act of 1737.
Born: 1703 in Ireland
Died: 10 October 1783
Nationality: Irish
Gender: Male