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Will Kemp

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Will Kemp

Birth
Kent, England
Death
2 Nov 1603 (aged 42–43)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Southwark, London Borough of Southwark, Greater London, England Add to Map
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churchyard, unmarked
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Shakespeare colleague, a comedian with an improvisational style who succeeded Richard Tarlton. He played the role of fool in many Shakespeare plays. His style fell from favour and he was replaced by Robert Armin. Selling his shares in the Globe theatre in 1599, he later undertook the curious feat of morris dancing from London to Norwich, which he wrote about in a pamphlet. His burial record simply describes 'Kempe, a man'.
Shakespeare colleague, a comedian with an improvisational style who succeeded Richard Tarlton. He played the role of fool in many Shakespeare plays. His style fell from favour and he was replaced by Robert Armin. Selling his shares in the Globe theatre in 1599, he later undertook the curious feat of morris dancing from London to Norwich, which he wrote about in a pamphlet. His burial record simply describes 'Kempe, a man'.

Bio by: Mark McManus

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Mark McManus
  • Added: Jan 15, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10325836/will-kemp: accessed ), memorial page for Will Kemp (1560–2 Nov 1603), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10325836, citing Southwark Cathedral, Southwark, London Borough of Southwark, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.