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John Suckling (poet)
1609Feb, 10

John Suckling (poet)

John Suckling, English poet and playwright (d. 1642)
Sir John Suckling (10 February 1609 – after May 1641) was an English poet, prominent among those renowned for careless gaiety and wit – the accomplishments of a Cavalier poet. He also invented the card game cribbage. He is best known for his poem "Ballade upon a Wedding".

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  • 9Jul

    Freedom of religion

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    Fort Ticonderoga

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  • 11Sep

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  • 13Sep

    Hudson River

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