William Cowper was an English poet and Anglican hymnwriter.
One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th-century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. In many ways, he... Wikipedia
Born: November 26, 1731, England, United Kingdom
Died: April 25, 1800 (age 68 years), Dereham, United Kingdom
Parents: John Cowper and Ann Donne Cowper
Education: Westminster School
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