Thomas Doggett (Thomas Doggett)

Thomas Doggett

Actor and author. One-time manager of the Haymarket and Drury Lane theatres in London. Founder, in 1715, of London’s famous Race, when Thames boatmen compete for Doggett’s Coat and Badge, the world’s oldest rowing race.

Born

  • January, 01, 1970

Died

  • September, 09, 1721

Cemetery

  • St John the Baptist Churchyard
  • England

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