When was Thomas Kyd born and where did he grow up?
Thomas Kyd entered the world through a church record on the 6th of November 1558. He grew up in London on Lombard Street while his father worked as a scrivener at St Mary Woolnoth.
Questions about Thomas Kyd
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the full title of The Spanish Tragedy by Thomas Kyd and when was it first performed?
The first recorded performance took place on the 23rd of February 1592 by Lord Strange's Men. An edition printed that same year carried the full title The Spanish Tripedie Containing the lamentable end of Don Horatio.
Who discovered the attribution of plays to Thomas Kyd after he fell into obscurity?
Thomas Hawkins discovered an attribution for Thomas Kyd in 1773. This discovery came from notes found in Apologie for Actors written by Thomas Heywood in 1612.
Why was Thomas Kyd arrested in May 1593 and what evidence was found in his lodgings?
The Privy Council ordered arrests on the 11th of May 1593 for authors of lewd libels posted around London. Investigators discovered Arianist tracts describing vile heretical conceits denying Jesus Christ's deity instead of political pamphlets.
When did Thomas Kyd die and where was he buried?
Kyd died later in 1594 at age thirty-five and was buried on the 15th of August in St Mary Colechurch. His mother legally renounced administration of his estate in December due to debt-ridden circumstances.