John Heywood
English writer
John Heywood was an English writer known for his plays, poems, and collection of proverbs. Although he is best known as a playwright, he was also active as a musician and composer, though no musical works survive. Wikipedia
Born: 1497, London, United Kingdom
Died: 1580 (age 83 years), Mechelen, Belgium
Spouse: Joan Rastell
Grandchild: John Donne
Children: Jasper Heywood and Elizabeth Heywood