Musician Dictionary

William Cowper

English poet and hymnodist (1731–1800) · English poet

DescriptionEnglish poet and hymnodist (1731–1800)
Source: Wikidata
Born1731-11-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceBerkhamsted Berkhamsted
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1800-04-25
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathDereham Dereham
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited Kingdom
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryGB
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipKingdom of Great Britain
Source: Wikidata
Occupationpoet hymnwriter
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Cowper W Cowper W. Cowper William Couper Wm. Cowper

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