Vicente, Paula (1519–1576)

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Vicente, Paula (1519–1576)

Portuguese playwright and actress. Born 1519 in Portugal; died 1576; dau. of Gil Vicente (1465–1536?, dramatist and poet) and Melícia Roiz.

Appeared as actress and musician in father's plays; wrote plays as well as a guide, Arte de lengua inglesa y holandesa.

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