Christopher Marlowe was born in 1564, the same year as William Shakespeare’s birth.

Another popular playwright during the Elizabethan Era, some of Marlowe’s most famous works include:

• Dr. Faustus
• The Jew of Malta
• Tamburlaine

In May 1593, Marlowe was killed when he was stabbed in the eye during a fight.

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