# John Gay

> John Gay was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.

*English poet and playwright (1685–1732)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Writer / Author
- **Category:** Writers
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Born:** 1685-06-30
- **Died:** 1732-12-04
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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## Platforms
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