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Thomas d'Urfey

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Also known as Thomas Durfey, T. D’Urfey, Mr. D’Urfey, Thomas D’Urfey

English writer

Person · Open Library

Born
1653
Died
1723
Works
179

Top works

  • Trick for trick, or, The debauch'd hypocrite
  • Loves triumph over bashfulness
  • The famous history of the rise and fall of Massaniello
  • The weesils
  • The New-market song

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
England
Active from
1653
Active to
1723-02-26
baroquecomedylyricist

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
291
Total plays
1,067

Tags

baroqueClassicalUKenglishengeland

Thomas D'Urfey (a.k.a. Tom Durfey; 1653 – 26 February 1723) was an English writer and wit. He composed plays, songs, and poetry, in addition to writing jokes. He was an important innovator and contributor in the evolution of the ballad opera. https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Thomas_d'Urfey <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Thomas+D%27Urfey">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Thomas
Gender
male
Place of birth
Devon
Place of death
London
Occupation
playwright
Languages spoken
English language
Notable work
Wit and Mirth, or Pills to Purge Melancholy
Image
Google Books Thomas D'Urfey.jpg
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date of birth
1653-01-01
date of death
1723-00-00
Commons category
Thomas d'Urfey
writing language
English language
Commons Creator page
Thomas d'Urfey
Sources (3)

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Works in European collections

3 objects attributed to Thomas d'Urfey, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana