James Burbage
16th-century English theatre impresario / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Burbage (1530–35 – 2 February 1597) was an English actor, theatre impresario, joiner, and theatre builder in the English Renaissance theatre. He built The Theatre, the first permanent dedicated theatre built in England since Roman times.
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Born | c. 1531 |
Died | 1597 (aged about 66) |
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Known for | Building The Theatre |
Spouse | Ellen Burbage (nee Brayne) |
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