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William Bowen (actor)

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William Bowen (1666–1718) was a British stage actor.[1] He was part of the United Company from 1689. For a time, he became known for his comic roles. He was fatally wounded in a duel with fellow actor James Quin in 1718.[2]

Selected roles

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References

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  1. ^ The Routledge Anthology of Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama p.XXXVIII
  2. ^ The Routledge Anthology of Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama p.XXXIX

Bibliography

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  • Highfill, Philip H, Burnim, Kalman A. & Langhans, Edward A. A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800: Garrick to Gyngell. SIU Press, 1978.
  • Straub, Kristina, G. Anderson, Misty and O'Quinn, Daniel . The Routledge Anthology of Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama. Taylor & Francis, 2017.