Katherine Philips, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Katherine Philips

Anglo-Welsh poet and translator

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1632

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 22-Jun-1664

Profession: writer, poet, translator

Nationality: Wales

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Katherine or Catherine Philips (1 January 1631/2 – 22 June 1664), also known as "The Matchless Orinda", was an Anglo-Welsh royalist poet, translator, and woman of letters.
She achieved renown as a translator of Pierre Corneille's Pompée and Horace, and for her editions of poetry after her death.
She was highly regarded by many writers of 17th century literature, including John Dryden and John Keats, as being influential.