Elizabeth Cary, Viscountess Falkland
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| Gender | Female |
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| Born | Oxfordshire |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | October 19,1639 |
| Died | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Henry Cary, 1st Viscount Falkland |
| Plays | The Tragedy of Mariam |
| Children | Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland |
| Patrick Cary | |
| Books | Elizabeth Cary, Lady Falkland: Life and Letters |
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| ID | 859302 |
Elizabeth Cary, Viscountess Falkland Life story
Elizabeth Cary, Viscountess Falkland, was an English poet, dramatist, translator, and historian. She is the first woman known to have written and published an original play in English. From an early age, she was recognized as an accomplished scholar by contemporary writers.