Laurence Eusden
Laurence Eusden (bapt. 6 September 1688 – 27 September 1730) was an English poet who became Britain's youngest Poet Laureate in 1718.
Laurence Eusden | |
|---|---|
| Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom | |
| In office 10 December 1718 – 27 September 1730 | |
| Monarch | George I |
| Preceded by | Nicholas Rowe |
| Succeeded by | Colley Cibber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1688 (baptized 6 September) Spofforth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 27 September 1730 (aged 41-42) Coningsby, England |
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