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John Cleveland
1613Jun, 16

John Cleveland

John Cleveland, English poet and educator (d. 1658)
John Cleveland (16 June 1613 – 29 April 1658) was an English poet who supported the Royalist cause in the English Civil War. He was best known for political satire.

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    The first English expedition (from Virginia) against Acadia led by Samuel Argall takes place.