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Matthew Prior
1664Jul, 21

Matthew Prior

Matthew Prior, English poet and diplomat, British Ambassador to France (d. 1721)
Matthew Prior (21 July 1664 – 18 September 1721) was an English poet and diplomat. He is also known as a contributor to The Examiner.

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