What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Matthew Prior 1664-1721 Diplomat, Poet, Essayist Born at a house on this spot. Recorded plaque organisation: Wimborne Minster Town Council.
Matthew Prior was a notable diplomat, poet, and essayist of the early 18th century, known for his diplomatic missions to France and his literary works which include satirical poems and essays that critiqued contemporary society.
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