John Skelton (poet)

John Skelton
Bornc.1463 (1463)
Diss, Norfolk
Died21 June 1529 (aged 65–66)
Westminster
Resting placeSt Margaret's, Westminster
OccupationPoet, tutor

John Skelton, also known as John Shelton (c. 1463 – 21 June 1529), possibly born in Diss, Norfolk,[citation needed] was an English poet and tutor to King Henry VIII of England. Skelton died in Westminster and was buried in St. Margaret's Church, although no trace of the tomb remains.[1]

  1. ^ Ward, A.W.; Waller, A.R., eds. (1907–21). "Phyllyp Sparowe" The Cambridge History of English and American Literature. Vol. III. Renascence and Reformation. – via Bartleby.com.

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