Marston
JOHN, an English dramatic author; born about 1575. He was educated at Corpus Christi College , Oxford. He was entered at the Middle Temple, where he became lecturer. He was the author of eight plays, all acted at the Blackfriars Theater with applause.
Six of these were printed in one volume in 1633, and dedicated to the Viscountess Falkland. He assisted Ben Jonson and Chapman in the composition of " Eastward Ho." He also wrote three books of satires, entitled the "Scourge of Villanie" (1599). He died in London, June died in London , Lo June 25, 1634.