Davenant, William, 1606-1668.

Sir William Davenant, 1606-1668, poet and dramatist, was appointed (the first official) Poet Laureate in 1638. There is a full account of his life in DNB and numerous other sources.

From the guide to the Supplementary cantos to Gondibert, by Sir William Davenant, 1678, (GB 206 Leeds University Library)

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