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Sir Thomas Killigrew

A playwright and courtier, part of the King's circle.

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Also known as Killigrew

First appearance: i the king and his favourite

Sir Thomas Killigrew shows up with force in I: January, 1669. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Observes Roxhythe's courtesy to the Queen and murmurs a remark to Buckingham.
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  • Whig Conspirators
  • Court and Conspirators
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