Thomas Godfrey (writer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American poet and playwright
Date of Birth: 04-Dec-1736
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 03-Aug-1763
Profession: playwright
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Thomas Godfrey (writer)
- Thomas Godfrey (4 December 1736 - 3 August 1763) was an American poet who died at age 26.
- He is known for writing The Prince of Parthia, the first play written by an American to be performed by a professional cast, as well for his tribute to Chaucer and Alexander Pope known as The Court of Fancy.His father, also called Thomas Godfrey, was the co-inventor of the first octant, known popularly as Hadley's quadrant.
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