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Barnabe Googe
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Born in Alvingham, Lincolnshire
Born on 11th of June 1540
Died in 1594

Born 1540. Died 1594 - English poet.

Studied at Oxford and Cambridge. His best works are a series of eight Eclogues, Epytaphes and Sonnets (1563) and Cupido Conquered. Was an ardent Protestant and his religious and political views are reflected in his poetry.

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