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Thomas Shadwell
1692Nov, 19

Thomas Shadwell

Thomas Shadwell, English poet and playwright (b. 1642)
Thomas Shadwell (c. 1642 – 19 November 1692) was an English poet and playwright who was appointed Poet Laureate in 1689.

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Events on 1692

  • 1Mar

    Salem witch trials

    Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba are brought before local magistrates in Salem Village, Massachusetts, beginning what would become known as the Salem witch trials.
  • 7Jun

    1692 Jamaica earthquake

    Port Royal, Jamaica, is hit by a catastrophic earthquake; in just three minutes, 1,600 people are killed and 3,000 are seriously injured.