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'''Nahum Tate''' (1652 – 30 July 1715) was an Irish poet, hymnist and lyricist, who became Poet Laureate in 1692. Tate is best known for ''The History of King Lear'', his 1681 adaptation of Shakespeare's ''King Lear''. | '''Nahum Tate''' (1652 – 30 July 1715) was an Irish poet, hymnist and lyricist, who became Poet Laureate in 1692. Tate is best known for ''The History of King Lear'', his 1681 adaptation of Shakespeare's ''King Lear''.<ref name="Wiki"> | ||
==Nahum Tate in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history== | ==Nahum Tate in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history== | ||
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Nahum Tate | |
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| Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom | |
| In office 23 December 1692 – 30 July 1715 | |
| Monarch | William III and Mary II |
| Preceded by | Thomas Shadwell |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Rowe (writer) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nahum Teate 1652 Dublin, Kingdom of Ireland |
| Died | 1715 (aged 62–63) Southwark, London, Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Resting place | Southwark St George, London |
| Relatives | Faithful Teate (father) |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Awards | Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom (1692) |
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