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Thomas Warton
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Born in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Born on 9th of January 1728
Died on 21st of May 1790

Born 1728. Died 1790 - English poet and critic.


Brother of Joseph Warton. Educated at Trinity College, Oxford. Best known for History of English Poetry (1774-81). Became Poet Laureate in 1785.

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