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Richard Tarlton (died 5 September 1588; also spelled Tharlton) was an English actor of the Elizabethan era. He was the most famous clown of his era, known for his extempore comic doggerel verse, which came to be known as "Tarltons". He helped to turn Elizabethan theatre into a form of mass entertainment, paving the way for the Shakespearean stage. After his death many witticisms and pranks were attributed to him and were published as Tarlton's Jests. Tarlton was also an accomplished dancer, musician and fencer. He was also a writer, authoring a number of jigs, pamphlets and at least one full-length play.
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- Full name: Richard Tarlton
- Born: 1530-01-01
- Nationality: Kingdom of England
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q31241
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Richard Tarlton (died 5 September 1588; also spelled Tharlton) was an English actor of the Elizabethan era.
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Richard Tarlton was born on 1530-01-01.
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