Francis Cowley Burnand
Playwright, Author
1836 – 1917
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Who was Francis Cowley Burnand?
Sir Francis Cowley Burnand, often credited as F. C. Burnand, was an English comic writer and dramatist.
Burnand was a contributor to Punch for 45 years and its editor from 1880 until 1906. He was also a prolific humorist and writer, creating almost 200 Victorian burlesques, farces, pantomimes and other works. He was knighted in 1902 for his work on Punch.
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- Born
- Nov 29, 1836
London - Also known as
- F. C. Burnand
- Nationality
- England
- Profession
- Education
- Trinity College, Cambridge
- Eton College
- Died
- Apr 21, 1917
Ramsgate
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on July 23, 2013
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