Literature · 1731–1800

William Cowper — Age & Birthday

Born: 15 November 1731 · Died: 14 April 1800 · Age at death: 68

How old was William Cowper when he died?

William Cowper died aged 68. He was born on 15 November 1731 and died on 14 April 1800.

Eighteenth-century English poet and writer of popular Anglican hymns

Did you know?He was a close friend of John Newton and together they wrote the famous Olney Hymns collection.

William Cowper (26 November 1731 – 25 April 1800) was an English poet and Anglican hymnwriter. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th-century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside.

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Age at death: 68
Years since death: 226

Born: November 15, 1731 · Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
Died: April 14, 1800
Cause of death: Edema
Nationality: British
Known for: Literature

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Father: John Cowper
Mother: Anne Don

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