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John Donne
About
English poet and cleric (1572–1631)
Quick Facts
- Name
- John Donne
- Born
- 1572
- Died
- 1631-03-31
- Occupation
- poet / translator / lawyer / songwriter / politician / writer / Anglican priest / jurist / cleric / librettist
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Birthplace
- London
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseAnne More
Family
- FatherJohn Donne
- MotherElizabeth Heywood
- ChildGeorge Donne
- ChildJohn Donne
- ChildBridget Donne
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- metaphysical poets
Education
- University of Cambridge
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q140412 ↗
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