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Thomas Whythorne's Autobiography

When
1576
Where
England
Episodes
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Around 1576, English composer Thomas Whythorne compiled his songs and poetry with autobiographical passages, creating what is considered the earliest known surviving autobiography in English.

Episodes

  1. Around 1576 · EnglandCompilation of Songs and Autobiography

    Whythorne linked his songs and poetry with autobiographical passages around 1576.

Background and detail

The 1576 Compilation. Around 1576, Whythorne collected his existing songs and poetry. He linked these artistic works with autobiographical passages that explained his life and the specific situations that inspired each song, forming a cohesive narrative document.

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Sources

  1. Thomas Whythorne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14

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