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


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About Katherine Philips

  • 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.

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