Sir Samuel Tuke, 1st Baronet

Deceased Person

1615 – 1674

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Who was Sir Samuel Tuke, 1st Baronet?

Sir Samuel Tuke, 1st Baronet was an English officer in the Royalist army during the English Civil War and a notable playwright. He is best known for his 1663 play The Adventure of Five Hours, possibly co-authored by George Digby - the play was produced by the Duke's Company and later proved an influence on Richard Brinsley Sheridan's opera The Duenna.

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Born
1615
Died
1674
Somerset House

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on July 23, 2013

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