| The Revolution of Sweden | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Catharine Cockburn |
| Date premiered | 11 February 1706 [1] |
| Place premiered | Queen's Theatre, Haymarket, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
The Revolution of Sweden is a 1706 tragedy by the British writer Catharine Cockburn. [2]
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