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John Gay


 

John Gay (30 June,1685 - 4 December,1732) was an English poet and dramatist. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), set to music by Johann Christoph Pepusch. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.

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30 June - 1685 - 4 December - 1732 - Poet - Dramatist - The Beggar's Opera - 1728 - Johann Christoph Pepusch

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