Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Marlowe1564–159316th century Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era, known for his blank verse and overreaching protagonists. His major works include the plays *Tamburlaine the Great*, *Doctor Faustus*, and *The Jew of Malta*, and he died under mysterious circumstances at age 29.
