John Donne was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England. Under royal patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London. He is considered the... Wikipedia
Born: January 22, 1572, London, United Kingdom
Died: March 31, 1631 (age 59 years), London, United Kingdom
Children: John Donne the Younger, Constance Donne, Elizabeth Donne, and more
Spouse: Anne More (m. 1601–1617)
Parents: John Donne and Elizabeth Heywood
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