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Herrick (ROBERT an English lyric poet)

ROBERT, an English lyric poet; born in London, England, Aug. 20, 1591; studied at Cambridge University; studied law at Trinity Hall; accepted the living of Dean Prior, Devbeing restored, however, in 1662. He wrote "Hesperides" (1648). A number of his shorter songs, e. g., "Gather being restored, however, in 1662. He wrote "Hesperides" (1648). A num- Ripe," etc., have been set to music. He died in Dean Prior, Devonshire, England, in October, 1674.