Aphra Behn’s Death: Cause, Place, Age, and More!

Aphra Behn Died

The playwright Aphra Behn passed away at age 48, too young.

Biography - A Short Wiki

An influential playwright and author of the Restoration Era, she is known for plays such as The Rover, Sir Patient Fancy, and The Feigned Courtesans. Her novels include Oroonoko and Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister.

During her younger years, she traveled to many places, including Venezuela and Africa. She published her first dramatic work, The Forced Marriage, in 1670.

She had a stint as a political spy for the English Government.

How did Aphra Behn die?

Information about the death of Aphra Behn
Cause of deathN/A
Age of death48 years
ProfessionPlaywright
BirthdayDecember 14, 1640
Death dateApril 16, 1689
Place of deathLondon, United Kingdom
Place of burialN/A

Quotes

"Nothing is more capable of troubling our reason, and consuming our health, than secret notions of jealousy in solitude."

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"That perfect tranquillity of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library."

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"Variety is the soul of pleasure."

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"Each moment of a happy lover's hour is worth an age of dull and common life."

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"Faith, sir, we are here today, and gone tomorrow."

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