John Wolcot
John Wolcot (baptised 9 May 1738 – 14 January 1819) was an English satirist, who wrote under the pseudonym of "Peter Pindar".
John Wolcot | |
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Portrait of John Wolcot by John Opie, circa 1780 (detail) | |
| Born | Dodbrooke, near Kingsbridge, Devon, England (baptised) |
| Baptised | 9 May 1738 |
| Died | 14 January 1819 (aged 80) Somers Town, Middlesex, England |
| Resting place | St Paul's, Covent Garden |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Peter Pindar |
| Alma mater | Aberdeen University |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, Clergyman, Author |
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