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Edward “Ned” Kynaston

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Edward “Ned” Kynaston

Birth
England
Death
Jan 1712 (aged 71–72)
England
Burial
Covent Garden, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England Add to Map
Plot
churchyard, unmarked
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Popular Restoration Actor. Mentioned by Pepys, his speciality was in playing female roles, in the times when it was still illegal for women to act on the stage. The film 'Stage Beauty' sees him tackling Desdemona.
Popular Restoration Actor. Mentioned by Pepys, his speciality was in playing female roles, in the times when it was still illegal for women to act on the stage. The film 'Stage Beauty' sees him tackling Desdemona.

Bio by: Mark McManus

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Mark McManus
  • Added: Jan 12, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10309356/edward-kynaston: accessed ), memorial page for Edward “Ned” Kynaston (1640–Jan 1712), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10309356, citing St. Paul's Churchyard, Covent Garden, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.