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Richard Brinsley Sheridan
AuthorBooks · Second hand1751-1816
Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan was an Anglo-Irish playwright, writer and Whig politician who sat in the British House of Commons from 1780 to 1812, representing the constituencies of Stafford, Westminster and Ilchester. The owner of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in London, he wrote several prominent plays such as The Rivals (1775), The Duenna (1775), The School for Scandal (1777) and A Trip to Scarborough (1777). He served as Treasurer of the Navy from 1806 to 1807. Sheridan died in 1816 and was buried at Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. His plays remain a central part of the Western canon and are frequently performed around the world.
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1751
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1816
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Richard Brinsley Sheridan was a multifaceted figure who excelled in both British politics and playwriting.
Born in Dublin in 1751, he left an indelible mark on literature with his witty comedies of manners.
His most famous work, The Rivals, remains a fundamental reference point for classic English theater.
Beyond his writing, Sheridan had an intense career as a politician and librettist during the 18th century.
With a prolific career spanning nearly 300 works, his literary legacy continues to be studied and performed today.