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Michael Drayton | |
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 Drayton in 1599 | |
| Born | 1563 Hartshill, Warwickshire, Kingdom of England |
| Died | 23 December 1631 (aged 68) London, England |
| Resting place | Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey, London |
| Pen name | "Rowland" |
| Occupation | poet |
| Subject | Historical poetry |
| Notable works | "Mortimeriados", Poly-Olbion, "The Battaile of Agincourt" |
Michael Drayton (b. 1563 – d. 1631) was an English poet who came to prominence in the Elizabethan era, continuing to write through the reign of James I and into the reign of Charles I.[1] Many of his works consisted of historical poetry. He was also the first English-language author to write odes in the style of Horace.[1][2] He died on 23 December 1631 in London.[2]
- ^ a b Foundation, Poetry (10 January 2023). "Michael Drayton". Poetry Foundation. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Michael Drayton | English poet | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 11 January 2023.