Thomas Godfrey | |
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| Born | 4 December 1736 Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania |
| Died | 3 August 1763 (aged 26) Wilmington, Province of North Carolina |
| Occupation | poet, dramatist |
| Language | English |
Thomas Godfrey (4 December 1736 - 3 August 1763) was an American poet who died at age 26. He is known for writing The Prince of Parthia,[1] the first play written by an American to be performed by a professional cast, as well for his tribute to Chaucer and Alexander Pope known as The Court of Fancy.[2]
His father, also called Thomas Godfrey, was the co-inventor of the first octant, known popularly as Hadley's quadrant.