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Colley Cibber

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British poet laureate (1671–1757)

Person · Open Library

Born
1671
Died
1757
Works
196

Top works

  • King Richard the Third
  • Plays from Molière
  • The secret history of Arlus and Odolphus [i.e. Harley and Godolphin], ministers of state to the Empress of Grandinsula
  • Apology for his life
  • An apology for the life of Mr. Colley Cibber, comedian

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1671-11-06
Active to
1757-12-11

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
212
Total plays
473

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Quotes

  • As good be out of the world as out of the fashion.
  • Prithee don’t screw your wit beyond the compass of good manners.
  • We shall find no fiend in hell can match the fury of a disappointed woman,—scorned, slighted, dismissed without a parting pang.
  • Possession is eleven points in the law.
  • Words are but empty thanks.
  • Our hours in love have wings; in absence, crutches.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Place of birth
London
Place of death
London
Occupation
stage actor
Languages spoken
English language
Image
Colley Cibber.jpg
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date of death
1757-12-11
Commons category
Colley Cibber
date of birth
1671-00-00
Commons Creator page
Colley Cibber
writing language
English language
Sources (1)

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Works in European collections

16 objects attributed to Colley Cibber, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana