Sir John Denham Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sir John Denham.

Sir John Denham was an English poet and politician, born in 1615. He is best known for his work "Cooper's Hill," an influential poem that celebrates the beauty of the River Thames from an elevated perspective. Denham served as a Member of Parliament and rose to prominence during the Civil War in the 1640s. He also played a significant role in the restoration of Charles II to the English throne. Denham's work had a lasting impact on the development of English poetry and he is regarded as one of the leading poets of his time. He passed away in London in 1669.