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D’Avenant had been knighted for his good conduct at the siege of Gloucester, and was to be tried by the Parliament, but procured his release without trial.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac
Theatrical and other traditions reached Rowe also through Sir William D'Avenant, the leading figure in the revival of the stage after 1660.
From The Facts About Shakespeare by Nielson, William Allan
The warehouse had been erected on the site of the Duke’s Theatre, which was built by D’Avenant in 1660.
From A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles by Lee, Sidney, Sir
To learn the manner in which the child D'Avenant and his brothers came to know Shakespeare is to approach the dramatist through oral tradition at very close quarters.
From Shakespeare and the Modern Stage with Other Essays by Lee, Sidney, Sir
The Works of sir William D'Avenant were edited by Mr. Herringman, with the sanction of lady D'Avenant, in 1673; and its exclusion so far decides the question.
From Notes and Queries A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc by Various
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