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John Vanbrugh, English architect and dramatist (died 1726)

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John Vanbrugh

English architect and dramatist

Sir John Vanbrugh was an English architect, dramatist and herald, perhaps best known as the designer of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. He wrote two argumentative and outspoken Restoration comedies, The Relapse (1696) and The Provoked Wife (1697), which have become enduring…
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January 24

Day of the year

January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 341 days remain until the end of the year.
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