William Somerville — There have been a number of people named William Somerville:* William Somervile (1675 ndash;1742), English poet (Somerville is an alternative spelling) * William Somerville (Australian politician) (1869 ndash;1954), Western Australian politician… … Wikipedia
Somerville, William — (1675 1742) Born on the family estate, Edstone, Warwickshire, he went from Winchester College to New College, Oxford, where he obtained a fellowship in 1696 before training in law at the Middle Temple. When his father died in 1705 he retired… … British and Irish poets
Somerville, William — ▪ English writer Somerville also spelled Somervile born Sept. 2, 1675, Colwich, Staffordshire, Eng. died July 17, 1742, Henley in Arden, Warwickshire British writer who, after studies directed toward a career at law, lived the life of a… … Universalium
1742 in literature — The year 1742 in literature involved some significant events and new books.Events* February 12 Robert Walpole, the most divisive prime minister for a century or more to come, resigned but was elevated to the peerage and moved into the English… … Wikipedia
Cotswold Olimpick Games — “Olympicks” redirects here. For the 776 BC to AD 393 Games see Ancient Olympic Games. For the 1894 revival, see Olympic Games. Image from 1636 depicting the Cotswold Games. Robert Dover, founder of the games, is on horseback, carrying a wand.[1]… … Wikipedia
Sir Charles Wolseley, 2nd Baronet — (c. 1630 – 9 October 1714), of Wolseley in Staffordshire, was an English Member of Parliament who held high office during the Commonwealth. Life He was the eldest son of Sir Robert Wolseley, who had been created a baronet by Charles I in 1628,… … Wikipedia
Somerville (surname) — Somerville is a surname, and may refer to:PeopleThe following people have the surname Somerville (or the variant Somervile):*Bonnie Somerville (b. 1974), American actress *Edith Anna Somerville (1858 1949), Irish novelist *Greg Somerville, NZ… … Wikipedia
Сомервиль, Уильям — Уильям Сомервиль William Somervile или Somerville Дата рождения: 2 сентября 1675(1675 09 02) Место рождения: Эдстон Дата смерти: 19 июня 1742 … Википедия
Oxford period poetry anthologies — These are Oxford poetry anthologies of English poetry, which select from a given period. See also The Oxford Book of Twentieth Century English Verse. Contents 1 New Oxford Book of Seventeenth Century Verse (1991) 2 New Oxford Book of Eighteenth… … Wikipedia
List of English language poets — Poets who wrote or write much of their poetry in the English language.This is a list of English language poets. People on this list should have articles of their own, and should meet the for their poetry. Please place names on the list only if… … Wikipedia
