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John Suckling (poet)
English poet and playwright, 1609–1641 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir John Suckling (10 February 1609 – after May 1641) was an English poet, prominent among those renowned for careless gaiety and wit – the accomplishments of a cavalier poet. He also invented the card game cribbage.[1] He is best known for his poem "Ballade upon a Wedding".
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Sir John Suckling | |
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Born | (1609-02-10)10 February 1609 Whitton, London, England |
Died | May 1641(1641-05-00) (aged 32) Paris, France |
Occupation | Poet |
Language | English |
Genre | Poetry |
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