Irish librettist, appointed poet laureate on 24 December 1692 in succession to Thomas Shadwell, becoming historiographer royal in 1702.
Gender
Not specified
Birthday
January 1, 1652
Died
August 12, 1715
Birthplace
Dublin, Ireland
Irish librettist, appointed poet laureate on 24 December 1692 in succession to Thomas Shadwell, becoming historiographer royal in 1702.