Matthew Prior

Matthew Prior

writer
poet
politician
diplomat
Kingdom of Great Britain

Matthew Prior was an English poet, statesman, and diplomat, who played a crucial role in securing the Treaties of Utrecht, serving as Minister Plenipotentiary to France from 1712 to 1715. He is also known as a contributor to The Examiner.

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Lifespan
1664 – 1721
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Background

Born in
London
Educated at
St John's CollegeWestminster School
Awards
🏆 Fellow of the Royal Society

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  • 1664

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  • 1721

    Died

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