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John Donne
English poet and cleric (1572–1631)
For other people named John Donne, see John Donne (disambiguation).
The Very Reverend John Donne | |
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Donne, painted by Isaac Oliver | |
| Born | 1571 or 1572[a] London, England |
| Died | 31 March 1631(1631-03-31) (aged 59) London, England |
| Occupation | |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Hart Hall, Oxford University of Cambridge |
| Genre | Satire, love poetry, elegy, sermons |
| Subject | Love, sexuality, religion, death |
| Literary movement | Metaphysical poetry |
| Spouse | Anne More (m. ; died ) |
| Children | 12 (incl.
John and George) |
| Relatives | Edward Alleyn (son-in-law) |
John Donne (DUN; 1571 or 1572[a] – 31 March 1631) 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 (1621–1