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John Gay, English poet and playwright (born 1685)

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John Gay

English poet and playwright (1685–1732)

John Gay was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.
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December 4

Day of the year

December 4 is the 338th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 27 days remain until the end of the year.
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