Francis Gentleman facts for kids

Francis Gentleman was an Irish actor, poet, and writer. He lived in the 1700s. Born in 1728, he passed away in 1784. He wrote many plays, poems, and other dramatic works. He also helped prepare Shakspeare's plays for the stage.

The Life of Francis Gentleman

Francis Gentleman was born in Dublin, Ireland. His birthday was October 23, 1728. He went to school in Dublin. After school, he joined the army. He left the army in 1748.

Francis loved acting. He performed on stage in many cities. These included Dublin, London, and Edinburgh. His first acting role was in a play called Oroonoko. This play was written by Thomas Southerne. Francis played a character named Aboan.

He also became a writer. He wrote plays for the stage in England. Some of his serious plays were Sejanus and The Sultan of Love and Fame. He also wrote funny plays. These included The Modish Wife and The Tobacconist. Francis Gentleman died when he was 56 years old. This was on December 21, 1784.

What Francis Gentleman Wrote

Francis Gentleman wrote many different works. Here are some of his notable plays and writings:

• Sejanus (1751)
• A Trip to the Moon (1765)
• The Sultan of Love and Fame (1770)
• The Dramatic Censor (1770)
• The Censor (1770)
• Tobacconist (1771)
• The Modish Wife (1773)