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William Cowper

William Cowper

William Cowper (1731–1800) was an English poet and hymn writer.

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About William Cowper

William Cowper (1731–1800) was an English poet and hymn writer. He was born in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, and lived for many years in Olney, Buckinghamshire. He contributed to Olney Hymns, published in 1779. His poem The Task appeared in 1785. He died in East Dereham, Norfolk.

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1731
Died
1800

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