Matthew Prior
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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- 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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Birth1721
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