Question: Who introduced the role that John Rich played from 1717 to 1760?
Sentence (from "Harlequin"): The role is traditionally believed to have been introduced by Zan Ganassa in the late 16th century, and was definitively popularized by the Italian actor Tristano Martinelli in Paris in 1584–1585 and became a stock character after Martinelli's death in 1630.
Relevant evidence: Yes