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Portrait of Potter, John

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Potter, John

English writer and composer

1734–1813

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Born
1734
Died
1813
Birthplace
London
Citizenship / historical state
United Kingdom
Period (estimated from birth year)
Classical

Biography

John Potter (fl. 1754–1804) was an English dramatic and miscellaneous writer, and composer. He was also involved in espionage, and was a physician. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography warns that details of his life are still unclear, and that there is possible confusion with at least one other of the same name.

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Life and musical career

Occupations
journalist; composer; writer
Languages used
English
VIAF ID
19733205
ISNI
0000000079714866
GND ID
130851124
Library of Congress ID
nb2005011366

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