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John Cleveland. John Cleveland (16 June 1613 – 29 April 1658) was an English poet who supported the Royalist cause in the English Civil War. He was best known for political satire.
Oct 18, 2024 · John Cleveland (16 June 1613 – 29 April 1658) was an English poet who supported the Royalist cause in the English Civil War. He was best known for political satire. Early life Cleveland was born in Loughborough, the son of Thomas Cleveland, Vicar of Hinckley (1620–1652), and educated at Hinckley Grammar School.
John Cleveland, an esteemed English poet of the 17th century, was born in the quaint town of Loughborough in Leicestershire. He later embarked on his academic journey at the illustrious Cambridge University.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Rebecca "Becky" Pryor McLeod, his children: Anthony and Linda McLeod, grandson Brian McLeod; Jeff and Katrina Warr, grandchildren Wesley and Catrina Warr, Devona Barbour, Latrelle Williams, great-grandchild Mikayla Johnston; Kevin and Missy Busby, grandchildren Logan and Kaela Busby.
John Cleveland (born June 16, 1613, Loughborough, Leicestershire, Eng.—died April 29, 1658, London) was an English poet, the most popular of his time, and then and in later times the most commonly abused Metaphysical poet.
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The most popular English poet and political satirist in the mid-17th century was John Cleveland, who grew up in Hinckley where his father, Thomas, was the vicar. He was born in Loughborough, Leicestershire in 1613 but the family moved to Hinckley in 1621 after his father's appointment.
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Biography. John Cleveland was an English poet. The son of an usher in a charity school, Cleveland was born in Loughborough, and educated at Hinckley Grammar School. Admitted to Christ's College, Cambridge, he graduated BA in 1632 and became a fellow of St John's College in 1634.
