Betterton
Thomas, 1635?–1710, English actor and dramatist.
Historical Examples
An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber, Volume II (of 2) Colley Cibber
The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Various
Shakespeare’s England William Winter
The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Various
The Comedies of William Congreve William Congreve
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Samuel Pepys
A Book of the Play Dutton Cook
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb Charles Lamb
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Various
Their Majesties’ Servants (Volume 3 of 3) John Doran
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