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Born April 3, 1593 • Montgomery • Wales
Died March 1, 1633 (aged 39) • England
Notable Works “Easter Wings”
Movement / Style Metaphysical poets
Notable Family Members brother Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury

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