Poetical miscellany [manuscript], ca. 1600-ca. 1725.

Shuttleworth, Charles, fl. 1691,

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Dryden, John, 1631-1700

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John Dryden, 1631-1700, was an influential English poet, literary critic, and playwright, who dominated the literary life of Restoration England. From the description of John Dryden Letter to Elizabeth Steward, 1698-1699. (University of Florida). WorldCat record id: 147971227 From the guide to the John Dryden Letter to Elizabeth Steward, 1698-1699, (Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida) Epithet: poet and dramatist...

Dyer, Edward, Sir, 1543-1607

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Poet and courtier. From the description of Copy of his letter : to Sir Christopher Hatton, 1572 Oct. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270745136 English poet and courtier. From the description of Document signed : [London], 1575 May 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270742530 English peot and courtier. From the description of Autograph letter signed : "At my lodging the xxiiiith of Aug. - 97", to the Governors of the Free School of St. Mary ...

Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618

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Lloyd, Lodowick, active 1573-1610

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Nash, Thomas, 1567-1601

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Campion, Edmund, saint, 1540-1581

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Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1565-1601

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Frederick of Mömpelgard (d. 1608) became the Duke of Württemberg in 1593. Robert, Earl of Essex (1586-1601) was a favorite of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, and occupied a variety of military posts. However, after his failure as Lord Lieutenant and his defiance of the Queen, he was tried for treason and executed in 1601. From the description of [Letter] 1597 Feb. 22 [to Dom. Friderico Duci Wirtembergensi] / Essex. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 212211253 Essex's Azor...

Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744

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A general outline of the life and works of the poet Alexander Pope, 1688-1744, can be found in the Dictionary of National Biography, but there are numerous biographical and critical evaluations if more detailed information is required From the guide to the Verse translation of Book III, metre 9 of Boethius's, De consolatione philosophiae, by Alexander Pope, ca.1703-1704, (GB 206 Leeds University Library) A general outline of the life and works of the poet Alexander Pope can ...

Davies, John, Sir, 1569-1626

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Sir John Davies (1569-1626) was a lawyer and poet. Much admired for his poem, Nosce teipsum, Davies made his way into the court of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. He became solicitor-general for Ireland in 1603, and attorney general in 1606. From the description of [The question concerning impositions, tonnage, poundage, prizage, customs, &c., temp Jac. I] circa 1656. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702177426 John Davies was born in 1569. He became a barr...

Corbet, Richard, 1582-1635

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Epithet: of Moreton-Corbet, county Shropshire British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000445.0x0003b7 ...