Here lies our sovereign lord the king

DMI number:

8709

First Line:

Here lies our sovereign lord the king

Last Line:

But never did a wise one

Themes:

The monarchy (heads of state)

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Author:

John Wilmot

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Absolute (100%)

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Content/Publication

Title:

The Works of the Earls of Rochester, Roscommon, Dorset [Vol I] [T94657]

Page No(s):

p.109

Poem Title:

The King's Epitaph.

Attribution:

Collected under Rochester's name

Attributed To:

John Wilmot