Birth: 1497-01-01
, Londres
Death: 1580-01-01
, Mechelen
John Heywood was a 16th-century English writer, playwright, and collector of proverbs. He is primarily remembered for his extensive collection of English popular sayings and proverbs, compiled in his work 'A Dialogue Conteinyng the Moste Worthye and Excellent Effectes of Englishe Tymes'. His theatrical production also contributed to the development of comedy in England.
