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John Bale

John Bale was an English churchman, historian and controversialist, and Bishop of Ossory in Ireland. He wrote the oldest known historical verse drama in English (on the subject of King John), and developed and published a very extensive list of the works of British authors down to his own time, just as the monastic libraries were being dispersed. His unhappy disposition and habit of quarrelling earned him the nickname "bilious Bale".

Wikipedia

Date and place of birt:21 november 1495, Covehithe, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:November 1563, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom
Period of activity: XVII century
Specialization:Antiquarian, Bishop, Historian, Playwright

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