Michael Drayton: Biography, Facts and Career
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Michael Drayton (1563 – 23 December 1631) was an English poet who came to prominence in the Elizabethan era, continuing to write through the reign of James I and into the reign of Charles I. Many of his works consisted of historical poetry. He was also the first English-language author to write odes in the style of Horace. He died in 1631 in London.
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- Full name: Michael Drayton
- Born: 1563-01-01
- Nationality: Kingdom of England
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q138540
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Who is Michael Drayton?
Michael Drayton (1563 – 23 December 1631) was an English poet who came to prominence in the Elizabethan era, continuing to write through the reign of James I and into the reign of Charles I.
What nationality is Michael Drayton?
Michael Drayton is Kingdom of England.
When was Michael Drayton born?
Michael Drayton was born on 1563-01-01.
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