William Cowper

William Cowper (1731–1800) was a British poet, translator and writer.

Also recorded as Cowper, William; Cowper William.

Overview

Born at Berkhamsted in 1731, died at Dereham in 1800.

In detail

William Cowper studied at Westminster School. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Romanticism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Great Britain and Switzerland. Residence is recorded at Huntingdon and Olney.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“William Cowper”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q315537: William Cowper
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