Thomas Overbury, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Thomas Overbury

(1581–1613) English poet and essayist

Date of Birth: 18-Jun-1581

Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 14-Sep-1613

Profession: poet

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Thomas Overbury

  • Sir Thomas Overbury (baptized 1581 – 14 September 1613) was an English poet and essayist, also known for being the victim of a murder which led to a scandalous trial.
  • His poem A Wife (also referred to as The Wife), which depicted the virtues that a young man should demand of a woman, played a large role in the events that precipitated his murder.

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