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Robert Greene
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Born in Norwich, Norfolk
Born on 11th of July 1558
Died on 3rd of September 1592

Born 1558. Died 1592 - English dramatist.

Educated at Cambridge. Wrote plays and romances. His plays include The Scottish History of James IV, Alphonsus, and Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay. Had a scandalous reputation due to his excessive lifestyle and this helped to sell his writing.

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