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Elizabeth Barrett
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Born in Coxhoe, County Durham
Born on 6th of March 1806
Died on 29th of June 1861

A prominent poet of the Victorian era. Married Robert Browning in secret and romantically eloped to Italy, where they remained until her death.

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