Henry Brooke (1703 - 1783)

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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.

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Born: 1703 in Ireland

Died: 10 October 1783

Nationality: Irish

Gender: Male

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