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English architect and dramatist (1664–1726)
Also known as: John Van Brugg, John Vanbrough, John Vanbrugh Sir, John Verbrugh, John, Sir Vanbrugh, Sir John Vanbrugh
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- The complete works of Sir John Vanbrugh
- The relapse
- A short vindication of The relapse and The provok'd wife
- Plays
- Architectural drawings in the library of Elton Hall