Thomas North Greek Translator
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Details
| Birthday |
30th November, 1534
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| Birthplace |
London
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| Died |
1604
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| Place of Death |
London
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| Nationality |
Greek
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| Occupation Text |
Justice of the Peace, author and translator
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| Occupation |
Translator
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Sir Thomas North (28 May 1535 – c. 1604) was an English translator, military officer, lawyer, and justice of the peace. His translation into English of Plutarch's Parallel Lives is notable for being the main source text used by William Shakespeare for his Roman plays. He was the second son of Edward North, the 1st Baron North, and brother to Roger North. He maintained a long literary career, spanning six decades, but likely faced financial difficulties later in life due to receiving little inheritance. It has recently been hypothesised that all of his published translations may have influenced the Shakespearean theatrical canon, and that he may himself have known William Shakespeare.
