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Thomas “Tom” D'Urfey

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Thomas “Tom” D'Urfey

Birth
Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England
Death
26 Feb 1723 (aged 69–70)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Piccadilly, City of Westminster, Greater London, England Add to Map
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In his time a famous poet, playwright, songwriter and wit, an d unofficial court jester to King Charles II. Always known as 'Tom' - including on his gravestone. Now mainly remembered for the music which Purcell wrote for his plays and odes.
In his time a famous poet, playwright, songwriter and wit, an d unofficial court jester to King Charles II. Always known as 'Tom' - including on his gravestone. Now mainly remembered for the music which Purcell wrote for his plays and odes.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Feb 6, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20145/thomas-d'urfey: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas “Tom” D'Urfey (1653–26 Feb 1723), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20145, citing St. James Churchyard, Piccadilly, City of Westminster, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.