William Newton (poet), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Newton (poet)
English labouring class poet
Date of Birth: 28-Nov-1750
Place of Birth: Abney, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 03-Nov-1830
Profession: poet
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About William Newton (poet)
- William Newton (1750–1830), a labouring class poet often referred to as "the Peak Minstrel", was born near Abney, in the parish of Eyam, Derbyshire, England, on 28 November 1750.
- He was well regarded by other, more notable writers and made his fortune as owner of Cressbrook Mill, near Tideswell.
- He died on 3 November 1830.
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