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A Short Biography of Earl John Wilmot

Author Name:

Earl John Wilmot

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Born:

1 Apr 1647

Died:

26 Jul 1680




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Soldier, courtier, poet and rake                          
                          
Married an heiress, Elizabeth Malet, but had many mistresses, including the actress Elizabeth Barry.                          
                          
Friend of King Charles II.
Writer of much satirical and bawdy poetry.