Denham Jephson (died 1813)

Denham Jephson (died 1813) was an Irish clergyman and playwright. He was the son of William Jephson, a member of the Irish Parliament for Mallow. He received his education at Trinity College, Dublin, graduating in 1766. Jephson entered the Church of Ireland and held various ecclesiastical positions, including prebendary of Kilbragh and vicar of Fermoy, both in County Cork.

Jephson is best known for his dramatic works. His most successful play was Braganza, a tragedy based on the Portuguese revolution of 1640, which premiered in Dublin in 1775 and was subsequently staged in London at Drury Lane. Other plays include The Count of Narbonne (1781), a tragic drama, and Two Strings to Your Bow (1791), a comic opera. While Braganza enjoyed considerable initial popularity, Jephson's plays are now largely forgotten. He also wrote poetry and pamphlets on political and religious topics. He died in 1813.