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John Dryden POET. LIVED HERE B. 1631 D. 1700
John Dryden, a prominent English poet and playwright, lived here and is considered one of the greatest poets of the 17th century. He was a leading literary figure of his time and held the position of Poet Laureate from 1668 until his death in 1700.
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