Edmund Spenser
English poet (c. 1552–1599)
Edmund Spenser was born in 1552 in East Smithfield and died on January 13, 1599 (Julian calendar) in London, aged about 47. Recorded occupations: poet, translator and writer. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England. Positions held include Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom. Notable works include “The Faerie Queene”. Educated at Pembroke College and University of Cambridge.
- Born
- 1552 · East Smithfield
- Died
- January 13, 1599 (Julian calendar) · London
- Age at death
- about 47
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Occupations
- poet, translator, writer
- Positions held
- Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom
- Notable works
- The Faerie Queene
- Education
- Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
- Wikipedia editions
- 68 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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