Christopher Marlowe (/ ˈmɑːrloʊ / MAR-loh; baptised 26 February 1564 – 30 May 1593), also known as Kit Marlowe, was an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era.

Dec 10, 2025 · Christopher Marlowe (baptized February 26, 1564, Canterbury, Kent, England—died May 30, 1593, Deptford, near London) was an English Elizabethan poet and …

May 26, 2025 · Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was one of the most influential poets and playwrights of the Elizabethan Era. His works - which inspired Shakespeare - include …

Jan 22, 2025 · Explore Christopher Marlowe's biography, including his life, works like Doctor Faustus, details on his death, and his lasting impact on theater.

Christopher went to King’s School, and was awarded a Matthew Parker scholarship which enabled him to study at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, from late 1580 until 1587, when …

Aug 16, 2023 · Christopher Marlowe was a poet and playwright at the forefront of the 16th-century dramatic renaissance.

Sep 8, 2025 · Overshadowed by his Elizabethan peer, the spy, murder victim, and transgressive dramatist Christopher Marlowe was the boldest poet of his day.

Christopher Marlowe was a renowned Elizabethan playwright, poet, and translator known for his significant contributions to the development of English literature.

Despite accusations of being a spy, atheist and a sodomite, Christopher Marlowe earned critical acclaim for producing an impressive body of work during his short but dazzling career.

Spy? Brawler? Or heretic? Learn more about the mysterious playwright Christopher Marlowe.