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John Donne(1572-1631)

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John Donne was born in 1572 in London, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Ophélie (2018), La courtisane (1998) and Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers (1994). He was married to Anne More. He died on 31 March 1631 in London, England, UK.
Born1572
DiedMarch 31, 1631
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DiedMarch 31, 1631
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Known for

Daisy Ridley in Ophélie (2018)
Ophélie
6.5
  • Soundtrack("Break of Day")
  • 2018
Catherine McCormack in La courtisane (1998)
La courtisane
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Song", "Song: Sweetest love, I do not go" (uncredited))
  • 1998
Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers (1994)
Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers
10
Video
  • Writer
  • 1994
The Expiration (2014)
The Expiration
Short
  • Writer
  • 2014

Credits

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Writer



  • The Holy Sonnets of John Donne (2021)
    The Holy Sonnets of John Donne
    Video
    • sonnets
    • 2021
  • The Expiration (2014)
    The Expiration
    Short
    • written by
    • 2014
  • Simon Schama's John Donne (2009)
    Simon Schama's John Donne
    TV Movie
    • poetry
    • 2009
  • The Twilighters
    Short
    • poem "The Sun Rising"
    • 2007
  • Doctor Atomic (2007)
    Doctor Atomic
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • original text (uncredited)
    • 2007
  • The Sunday Programme (1994)
    The Sunday Programme
    TV Series
    • poem
    • 2003
  • Emilia Fox in Bright Hair (1997)
    Bright Hair
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • poem "The Relic"
    • 1997
  • Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers (1994)
    Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers
    10
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1994
  • On the Problem of the Autonomy of Art in Bourgeois Society, or... Splice (1986)
    The Far Shore
    Short
    • based on
    • 1987
  • Actor's Choice (1960)
    Actor's Choice
    TV Series
    • various writings
    • 1970
  • NET Playhouse (1964)
    NET Playhouse
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1969

Soundtrack



  • Daisy Ridley in Ophélie (2018)
    Ophélie
    6.5
    • lyrics: "Break of Day"
    • 2018
  • Catherine McCormack in La courtisane (1998)
    La courtisane
    7.1
    • writer: "Song", "Song: Sweetest love, I do not go" (uncredited)
    • 1998
  • Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers (1994)
    Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers
    10
    Video
    • writer: "The Good Morrow", "To His Mistris"
    • 1994

Personal details

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  • Born
    • 1572
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 31, 1631
    • London, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Anne MoreDecember 1601 - August 15, 1617 (her death, 7 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Print Biographies
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Through his mother, John Donne was a distant cousin of Sir Thomas More, who was executed by Henry VIII in 1535 and later canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Quotes
    Affliction is a treasure, and scarce any man hath enough of it.

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  • When did John Donne die?
    March 31, 1631
  • Where did John Donne die?
    London, England, UK
  • When was John Donne born?
    1572
  • Where was John Donne born?
    London, England, UK
  • What was John Donne known for?
    Dangerous Beauty, Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers, The Expiration, and Ophelia

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