Birth date: 
1568
Death date: 
1639
Birth town: 
Country: 
England

Wotton was born in Kent, England and was educated at Winchester and New and Queens Colleges, Oxford. Whilst studying at Oxford he met John Donne, the first and greatest of the metaphysical poets, who later became a close friend. In 1595, Wotton became secretary to the Earl of Essex, collecting foreign intelligence. He became the ambassador to the court of Venice, and in later years, provost of Eton College. Whilst on a visit to Augsburg in 1604 he wrote a definition of an Ambassador which is now one of his most famous phrases; "An Ambassador is an honest man, sent to lie abroad for the good of his country." Although his works are small in number they are known for having great poise and polish and his enthusiasm for classical architecture and proportion can be seen to have a large influence on his poetry.

Poems by this Poet

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Doctor B. Of Tears 31 July 2013
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Elegy of a Woman's Heart, An 19 May 2014
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Elizabeth of Bohemia 31 July 2013
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Eternal mover, whose diffused glory 19 May 2014
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On a Bank as I Sat Fishing; a Description of the Spring 5 September 2014
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On A Bank As I Sate A Fishing A Description Of The Spring 31 July 2013
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Sir Henry Wotton, and Serjeant Hoskins Riding On The Way 31 July 2013
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Tears at the Grave of Sir Albertus Morton 5 September 2014
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Tears At The Grave Of Sir Albertus Morton Who Was Buried At Southampton Wept By Sir H. Wotton 31 July 2013
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The Character of a Happy Life 31 July 2013
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