When and where was Thomas Nashe born?
Thomas Nashe entered the world on the 30th of November 1567 in Lowestoft, a coastal town in Suffolk. His father William served as curate there before the family relocated to West Harling near Thetford in 1573.
Questions about Thomas Nashe
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Thomas Nashe during his time at St John's College Cambridge?
Thomas Nashe attended St John's College around 1581 as a sizar and earned his bachelor degree by 1586. He never completed his Master of Arts despite being listed among students due for philosophy lectures in summer 1588.
Which works did Thomas Nashe write during the Martin Marprelate controversy?
Thomas Nashe found himself drawn into the Martin Marprelate controversy supporting the bishops during the early 1590s. An Almond for a Parrot published in 1590 stands as universally recognized work though it bears the name Cutbert Curry-knave.
Why was Thomas Nashe imprisoned in Newgate Prison?
Thomas Nashe faced brief imprisonment in Newgate Prison due to work content until intervention by Sir George Carey secured his release. Christ's Tears Over Jerusalem published in 1593 contained satirical material offending London civic authorities.
Did Thomas Nashe ever travel abroad to Venice or Bergamo?
No evidence exists showing Thomas Nashe possessed either time or means to travel abroad. He never subsequently referred to visiting Venice within any of his written works.