Wither, George, 1588-1667
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- George Wither; b. 21 June 1558, NS; d. 12 May 1667, NS; English poet, pamphleteer, satirist, and writer of hymns ( (Wikipedia, May 30, 2024) )
- His Hymns and songs of the church, 1815.
- His The shepheards hunting, 1615:t.p. (George Wyther, gentleman)
- InU/Wing STC files(usage: a modern poet)
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Wikipedia description:
George Wither (11 June 1588 O.S. (21 June 1588 NS) – 2 May 1667 O.S. (12 May 1667 NS)) was a prolific English poet, pamphleteer, satirist, and writer of hymns. Wither's life spanned one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of England, during the reigns of Elizabeth I, James I, and Charles I, the Civil War, the Parliamentary period, and the Restoration period.
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