Alleyn, Edward

From: A Dictionary of Shakespeare | Date: 1998| Author: STANLEY WELLS | Copyright information

Alleyn, Edward (1566–1626) Leading actor of the Admiral's Men and founder of Dulwich College. He was famous particularly as Marlowe's Faustus, ...

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