Thomas Warton

Thomas Warton (1728–1790) was a British writer, poet and historian.

Also recorded as Thomas Warton the Younger.

Thomas Warton in brief

Born
1728
Died
1790
Known for
writer, poet, historian and literary critic
Place of birth
Basingstoke
Contents

Overview

Born at Basingstoke in 1728, died at Oxford in 1790.

In detail

Thomas Warton studied at Winchester College and Trinity College. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford. Positions recorded include Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Thomas Warton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1971218: Thomas Warton

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