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William Whitehead

British Poet Laureate and playwright (1715–1785)

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    Ann Boleyn to Henry the Eighth. An epistle. By Mr. William Whitehead, ..

    William Whitehead | Date: 1743
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    The school for lovers , a comedy. As it is acted at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane. By William Whitehead, Esq; poet Laureat.

    Whitehead, William, 1715-1785. | Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]
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    [William Whitehead correspondence].

    William Whitehead | Date: 2008-
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    Plays and poems, by William Whitehead, Esq. poet laureat, and register and secretary to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath

    William Whitehead | Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]
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    The roman father. A tragedy , written by Mr. W. Whitehead. Marked with the variations in the manager's book, at the Theatre-Royal, in Drury-Lane.

    Whitehead, William, 1715-1785. | Date: M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788]
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Horatii (Legendary characters) - Drama
English drama
Narrative poetry, English - Early works to 1800
English drama (Comedy) - 18th century
Fables, English - Early works to 1800
English poetry - 18th century

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