John Donne

Born	January 22, 1572 London, England
Died	March 31, 1631 (Aged years) London, England
Region	Western Europe
Language	English
Profession	Poet
Education	University of Cambridge University of Oxford
Period	Renaissance
Movements	Metaphysical Poetry
Notable Works	The Flea, A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning, Holy Sonnets, Meditation XVII ("No Man is an Island"), The Canonization
Politics	Royalist
Bio	John Donne was a leading figure in the Metaphysical poetry movement, known for his wit, intellectual depth, and use of elaborate metaphors. Born in London to a Catholic family, he converted to Anglicanism and became a prominent cleric. His poetry explored themes of love, religion, and mortality, blending sensuality with spirituality.