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John Donne

(1572–1631) Cleric Kingdom of England

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John Donne was a cleric from the Kingdom of England, best known for John Donne Poetry.

Quick Facts About John Donne

Born
January 1, 1572
Died
March 31, 1631
Nationality
Kingdom of England
Profession
Cleric
Notable works
John Donne Poetry
Spouse
Anne More

About John Donne

John Donne was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England. Under royal patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London (1621–1631). He is considered the preeminent representative of the metaphysical poets. His poetical works are noted for their metaphorical and sensual style and include sonnets, love poems, religious poems, Latin translations, epigrams, elegies, songs and satires. He is also known for his sermons.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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