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William Davenant Biography and Poems

William Davenant Biography and Poems. This is biographical information on William Davenant, one of the best poets of all time. This biography page also provides a link to poems written by Davenant, as well as, a video biography...if available.

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Sir William Davenant (baptised 3 March 1606 – 7 April 1668), also spelled D'Avenant, was an English poet and playwright. Along with Thomas Killigrew, Davenant was one of the rare figures in English Renaissance theatre whose career spanned both the Caroline and Restoration eras and who was active both before and after the English Civil War and during the Interregnum.. English poet and playwright

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