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Who was Christopher Marlowe? Spy? Brawler? Or heretic? As with other playwrights of the Elizabethan period, little is known about Christopher Marlowe, leading to much speculation about his life and character. Christopher Marlowe (1564 – 93) Marlowe was born in Canterbury in 1564, the son of an upmarket shoemaker and a clergyman's daughter.
Christopher Marlowe, also known as Kit Marlowe ( / ˈmɑːrloʊ /; baptised 26 February 1564 – 30 May 1593), was an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era. Marlowe is among the most famous of the Elizabethan playwrights.
Christopher Marlowe - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. The Elizabethan poet, playwright, and translator Christopher Marlowe was baptized on February 26, 1564 in Canterbury, England.
