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George Herbert

Metaphysical poet and priest in the Church of England

Did you know?He never published his poems during his lifetime, instead sending them to a friend from his deathbed to be printed or burned.

George Herbert (3 April 1593 – 1 March 1633) was an English poet, orator, and priest of the Church of England.

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Age at death: 39
Years since death: 393

Born: April 3, 1593 · Montgomery, United Kingdom
Died: March 1, 1633
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Nationality: English
Known for: Literature, Religion, Politics

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Father: Richard Herbert, Lord of Cherbury
Mother: Magdalen Herbert
Spouse: Jane Danvers

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